Young researchers honored in Ulm: prizes and funding for new ideas!

Young researchers honored in Ulm: prizes and funding for new ideas!

At the end of April an important one took place at the University of Ulm Awards ceremony for young scientists. The event was organized by ProTrainU, the university's junior academy, in the historic Villa Eberhardt. At this celebration, numerous outstanding achievements in research and teaching were honored.

During the event, the participants received coveted awards, including start-up funding, young talent incubator funding, the winners of the Science Day and university didactics certificates. The prizes are intended to help scientists advance their research projects efficiently and promote their careers.

Awards and research projects

A central element of the celebration was the awarding of financial support. Dr. Xingmao Chang from the Institute of Organic Chemistry I received oneStart-up funding Aover up to 50,000 euros. This support serves to further develop his work on (supra-)molecular multi-qubit architecture.

In addition, Drs. Dominik Melville and Dr. Magdalena Meyer from the Institute for Evolutionary Ecology and Conservation Genomics was honored. Melville conducts intensive research on the microbiome of bats, while Meyer studies the microbiome as an indicator of the health of the European pond turtle. These projects are part of pioneering research that examines both ecological and health aspects.

Another highlight was the young incubator funding of up to 100,000 euros, which Dr. Jana Dobelmann received. Her project “BeePath” studies the effects of mites on viral pathogens in bee communities and has already attracted a lot of attention in the scientific community.

Successes at the Young Researchers’ Science Day

Professor Dieter Rautenbach introduced the best participants of the 4th “Young Researchers’ Science Day”. Dr. Melissa Hitzler impressed the jury with her research on the role of biology in the success of psychotherapy after sexual abuse in childhood and won first place and 50,000 euros. Dr. Sarah Schröder, who works on drugs that kill pathogens without harming people, took second place and received 30,000 euros.

Both young researchers impressed with their applications and the associated pitch presentations. Such events are crucial in providing younger talents with a platform to present their influential research.

University didactics certificates for young teachers

Professor Olga Pollatos handed over university didactics certificates to several young teachers at a ceremony. The graduates include Dr. Julia Zinngrebe, Dr. Andreas Allgöwer, Dr. Mariam Bita Seyfang, Dr. Johannes Roßkopf and many others. These certificates demonstrate qualifications in modern teaching methods and contribute to improving teaching at the university.

The various awards and funding demonstrate Ulm University's committed support for young scientists. Equally important is the continuous support of research and teaching in order to develop innovative ideas and solutions for the challenges of tomorrow.

For further information about current projects and funding at Ulm University, visit the website ProTrainU junior academy be visited.