In order to encourage young scientists and ensure that outstanding scientific achievements receive the recognition they deserve, Dr. Dr. h.c. Manfred Fuchs established a research prize to promote young scientists in Baden-Württemberg.
It has been awarded by the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities since 2015 and is endowed with 10,000 euros.
Who qualifies for nomination?
The prize is awarded to particularly qualified young academics who are completing their habilitation in the humanities or who are leading a research group in the natural sciences and engineering and are generally preparing for a professorship. The award particularly honours young academics who build bridges between different academic cultures. Previous scientific achievements are assessed.
The nominees for the award should not be older than 40 years. If several candidates are equally involved in the work, the prize can be awarded to them in equal parts.
Who may nominate?
- all members of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities
- heads of all scientific institutions of the universities in Baden-Württemberg (rectorates, deaneries, managing directors, institute directors)
- heads of all non-university research institutions in Baden-Württemberg (managing directors)
- self-nominations are not permitted
