H. Wilhelm Schaumann Foundation Award for Excellence
A biennial award granted to young scientists for outstanding achievements in the field of animal and agricultural sciences, endowed with €10,000.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
The aim of the funding award is the targeted recognition and support of early-career researchers under the age of 40 for outstanding study and dissertation achievements in the field of animal and agricultural sciences.
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Early-career researchers under 40 years of age
- Outstanding academic achievements or dissertations in the field of animal nutrition or animal and agricultural sciences
- Nomination by the dean or institute director
Documents required for application
- Written nomination by the dean or institute director
- Curriculum vitae
- Copy of university certificates
- Excerpt from the dissertation or final thesis
Evaluation criteria
- Outstanding scientific achievements
- Quality of the dissertation or final thesis
- Relevance to animal and agricultural sciences
Description
The H. Wilhelm Schaumann Foundation Award honors outstanding scientific achievements in the field of animal and agricultural sciences on a biennial basis. With an endowment of €10,000, it specifically recognizes excellent early-career researchers under the age of 40. The award acknowledges both excellent academic performance and dissertations whose quality and relevance to animal nutrition or agricultural sciences are particularly convincing. By granting this prize, the foundation enhances the visibility of innovative research and promotes long-term interdisciplinary collaboration between research institutions throughout Germany.
Eligible to participate are early-career researchers at German-speaking universities whose work is nominated by deans or institute directors. The evaluation focuses primarily on scientific excellence, the originality of the research question, and the significance of the results for animal and agricultural sciences. Submissions must include a written nomination, a curriculum vitae, copies of academic transcripts, and an excerpt from the dissertation or final thesis. There is no formal application deadline; selection is based on written invitation by the foundation. This award not only provides young researchers with financial flexibility for further projects but also contributes to sustainably strengthening their profile and networking opportunities within the scientific community.
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