Robert-Koch-Stiftung e.V.
About the funder
The Robert Koch Foundation e.V. is a non-profit foundation established in 1907 and based in Berlin. It promotes outstanding scientific discoveries and excellent basic research in the fields of work of Robert Koch, particularly in infectiology and immunology. Each year, the foundation awards several prestigious prizes, including the Robert Koch Prize endowed with €120,000, the Robert Koch Medal in Gold, as well as special awards for hospital hygiene, postdoctoral researchers, and innovative support for young talent. Furthermore, it supports scientific exchange between research, politics, and society through memberships, donations, and networks.
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Mission & Vision
The Robert Koch Foundation is committed to empowering scientists in the fight against infectious diseases and major epidemics. Its goal is to make excellent research results accessible to a broad public, to promote basic research in microbiology, immunology, and virology, and thereby to make sustainable contributions to the health of humans and animals. Through reliable partnerships between science, politics, and society, the foundation aims to enhance innovation and effectiveness in the field of infection control.
Target groups
The funding programs of the Robert-Koch-Stiftung are aimed at scientists in the fields of microbiology, immunology, virology, and infection biology, as well as postdoctoral researchers and early-career scientists worldwide. Members of the societies for hygiene, microbiology, immunology, and virology can actively participate in the nomination of awardees. Additionally, the foundation invites sponsors, member companies, and the interested public to participate in award ceremonies, alumni symposia, and informational events to promote interdisciplinary dialogue.