Bielefeld Science Award
Bielefeld Science Award
New members appointed to the Science Award jury
The advisory board of the Sparkasse Bielefeld Foundation has appointed two new members to the jury for the Bielefeld Science Award at the suggestion of the jury chair, Prof. Dr. Angelika Epple. Prof. Dr. Elena Esposito and Prof. Dr. Oliver Flügel-Martinsen will replace Prof. Dr. Bettina Heintz and Prof. Dr. Andreas Voßkuhle with immediate effect. The chair of the jury, who is also the rector of Bielefeld University, thanked them for their many years of service. Further information on the new members can be found under the heading ‘Jury’.
New round of awards to start in early 2026
The Bielefeld Science Award will be awarded for the 12th time in 2026. As usual, the call for nominations will be announced at the beginning of the award year, i.e. at the beginning of 2026. If you would like to nominate someone, please keep an eye out for the announcement on the website and elsewhere. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the addresses provided.
Bielefeld Science Award
In memory of the great Bielefeld sociologist Niklas Luhmann, the Sparkasse Bielefeld Foundation, in close co-operation with Bielefeld University and the City of Bielefeld, has been awarding the Bielefeld Science Prize since 2004.
The prize is endowed with 25,000 euros.
It is aimed at scientists from Germany and abroad, in particular from the social and life sciences. Proposals can be submitted using this form.
A jury made up of renowned personalities will decide on the award winners. The jury is chaired by Professor Angelika Epple (Rector of Bielefeld University).
