The Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize honors outstanding scientists with up to €2.5 million to expand research opportunities and support early career researchers. It covers all research areas and is awarded to individuals affiliated with German or German research institutions. Nominations are by eligible institutions and individuals, with submission via the DFG’s elan system. The prize recognizes superior achievements and future promise with sustainable impact on German research.
Eligible nominators include German universities with doctoral rights, DFG members, Helmholtz Association, EMBL, DFG review board spokespersons, previous prizewinners, and former selection committee members. Awardees must work at German or German-affiliated research institutions.
