Klipstein science award
Information on the current call for the Klipstein science award, which is endowed with 10,000 euros.
The Klipstein science award is also be presented in 2026; the application deadline is 31st August, 2026.
The prize is to be awarded on 7th/8th December 2026 at a conference in Fulda.
Informationen about the Klipstein science award
With the Klipstein science award, which is endowed with 10,000 euros, the Dr. Ernst Leopold Klipstein Foundation recognizes fundamental research that contributes to improving environmentally friendly and sustainable agricultural production. In line with the foundation’s mission, the award is given in particular to scientists whose research focuses on phytopathological and plant-biotechnological research and who have been able to achieve groundbreaking, interdisciplinary and internationally recognized findings for the development and maintenance of sustainable biosystems for resource utilisation.
The award is intended specifically for researchers whose scientific achievements have been made available to the public through significant international publications in peer-reviewed academic journals recognized within the scientific community.
Examples of research areas with high scientific and societal impact include, for instance, the sustainable production of crops using modern breeding techniques such as genome editing, the development of new holistic plant protection methods that utilize environmentally friendly yet effective non-chemically synthesized plant protection agents or beneficial microorganisms ("biologicals"), or the use of non-coding RNA for controlling plant diseases.
Presentation of the 2023 Klipstein science award (Press release in German, November 24, 2023)
Guidelines for Submitting an Application
Guidelines for Submitting an Application
The following (digital) documents are required for your application:
1. An informal cover letter addressed to the Board of Directors of the Klipstein Foundation (maximum 2 pages)
2. A detailed description of the scientific achievement to be recognized (maximum 3 pages)
3. A copy of the scientific work, along with a summary of the work
4. A curriculum vitae, with a focus on scientific achievements (maximum 2 pages)
5. A list of lectures and publications
Both self-nominations and nominations by third parties are possible.
General Information
Addressee of the application
Claudia.Schick
All documents must be submitted in a single PDF file.
Jury
A selection committee composed of experts will decide on the recipient of the award in late October 2026.