To encourage young researchers and ensure that outstanding scientific achievements receive the recognition they deserve, Prof. Dr. Dr. -Ing. E.h. Jürgen Wolfrum established a research award in 2025 to support young researchers in Baden-Württemberg.

The Prize awarded by the Academy's plenary session upon the recommendation of the Mathematics and Natural Sciences Section.

It comes with a prize of €10,000.

Who can be nominated?

The Prize is awarded to exceptionally qualified early-career researchers who have distinguished themselves in the field of multidisciplinary collaboration between mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering. Candidates are evaluated based on their scientific achievements to date. The Prize generally awarded annually. Candidates Prize for the Prize must have earned their doctorate since eight years since and must not hold a tenured position. The Prize divided among multiple nominees.

Who is allowed to make suggestions?

• the full members of the Heidelberg Academy of Sciences and Humanities
• the heads of academic departments at universities in Baden-Württemberg (rectors, deans, executive directors, and department heads)
• the directors of non-university research institutes in Baden-Württemberg (executive directors)
• Unsolicited applications are not accepted.