The Heidelberg University awards the Dr. Karl A. Lamers Foundation Prize to students or researchers who have demonstrated outstanding achievements in the field of “peace, freedom, and security” in their theses (Master’s | Magister | LL.M. | Ph.D. | Habilitation), as junior professors (with or without tenure track), or as leaders of early-career research groups at Ruperto Carola. The award recognizes work or achievements with a unique selling point that provide new impetus in research or application and have high societal relevance.
The award is intended not only to honor outstanding achievements but also to encourage the recipients to continue on their chosen path in this important field of research.
The prize is endowed with €5,000 annually and is sponsored by the Dr. Karl A. Lamers Peace Foundation.
Faculty members from the following departments at Heidelberg University may submit nominations for the award:
Faculty of Law - Deadline: October 1, 2026
Faculty of Philosophy - Deadline: September 30, 2026
Self-nominations are not permitted.
For more information please contact:
http://dezernat8@uni-heidelberg.de/
