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Research prize for creative minds: 150,000 euros for innovative projects!
The University of Paderborn is awarding a research prize of 150,000 euros for interdisciplinary projects. Applications by May 19th.
Research prize for creative minds: 150,000 euros for innovative projects!
The University of Paderborn today launched a call for proposals for a research award that honors exceptional research projects. The aim is to promote projects outside the mainstream, with particular attention being paid to interdisciplinary approaches. In order to apply for this prestigious award, scientists and project teams who are capable of independent research (from postdocs onwards) must take part with active involvement in the University of Paderborn. The deadline for submitting applications is May 19, 2025.
The prize is endowed with 150,000 euros and the prize money can be used flexibly over a year and a half, be it for travel, material or personnel costs.
Several documents are required for a successful application. This includes an introduction to the scientists involved and their main areas of work, a short CV and the doctoral certificate of young scientists. A project outline (max. 76 lines) and a cost plan are also required. The original signed declaration of consent for data processing must also be enclosed. Interested parties are invited to find further information on the official research award website, which contains detailed information on how to apply.
Previous awards
The award of honorary professors at the University of Paderborn requires exceptional achievements in professional practice and the application or development of scientific knowledge. Applicants must also provide evidence of five years of successful independent teaching at the university. The list of titles awarded shows the diversity of disciplines and the different years of the award:
| Year | Nominated Member | Institutes |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dr. Andreas Marchetti | Institute of Romance Studies |
| 2017 | Prof. Dr. Gerhard E. Ortner | Institute of Human Sciences, Department of Philosophy |
| 2007 | Dr. Walter Gödden | Institute for German Studies and Comparative Literature |
| 2006 | Dr. Jutta Prieur-Pohl | Historical Institute |
| 2005 | Joachim Veit | Musicology seminar Detmold/Paderborn |
| 2004 | Dr. Anne Ratzki | Institute of Educational Science |
| 2001 | Dr. Gerhard Janssen | Institute for Media Studies |
| 2001 | Dr. Matthias Wemhoff | Historical Institute |
| 1997 | Dr. Anne Lene Fenger | Department 1 at the time, subject: Catholic Theology |
| 1992 | Woldemar Winkler | Department 4 at the time, subject: Art |
| 1992 | Dr. phil. Hans Taubken | then Faculty 3, Linguistics and Literature |
| 1990 | Dr. phil. Manfred Balzer | Department 1 at the time, subject: History |
Prizes for outstanding research achievements
The German Research Foundation (DFG) honors remarkable research achievements in various categories. These include the Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize for outstanding scientific achievements and the Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize, which is aimed at young scientists. In addition, special prizes such as the Communicator Prize are awarded for communicating scientific results to the public.
As further examples of special awards, the DFG cites the von Kaven Prize for mathematicians in the EU and the Ursula M. Handel Animal Welfare Prize, which honors scientists who promote animal welfare in research. The Albert Maucher Prize also focuses on young scientists with exceptional research results and unconventional approaches ( uni-paderborn.de reported, kw.uni-paderborn.de and dfg.de ).