Arnold Rikli Prize

The Arnold Rikli Prize annually honors outstanding research in photobiology and the biological effects of optical radiation (UV, visible, IR) with a direct relevance to human medicine. Under the patronage of the European Society for Photobiology, the independent jury recognizes interdisciplinary contributions from fields such as medicine, epidemiology, physics, or meteorology. The award is endowed with a funding amount of €10,000 and acknowledges studies that skillfully combine clinical relevance and scientific innovation. Particular evaluation criteria include practical applicability, originality, methodological rigor, and the quality of presentation.

Applicants may participate nationwide as private individuals or within an educational institution by submitting a completed or advanced research project with thematic relevance to human medicine. The application process ensures transparency: each submission undergoes an independent review, where points are awarded for scientific interest, topicality, and clinical significance. The award not only provides financial support but also enhances visibility within the international research community and promotes exchange with renowned experts in photobiology. Through the conferment of the Arnold Rikli Prize, new impulses for innovative treatment approaches and therapy developments in everyday medical practice are fostered in the long term.