Science Award of the Foundation of Sparkasse Bielefeld
Every two years, the Sparkasse Bielefeld Foundation awards the Bielefeld Science Prize, endowed with €25,000, to promote interdisciplinary cutting-edge research. Continuous applications are welcome.
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Grant criteria
Funding objective
Recognition and support of outstanding interdisciplinary scientific research in memory of the sociologist Niklas Luhmann.
Eligible to apply
- Individuals
Funding requirements
- Outstanding research achievements
- Interdisciplinary research
Description
Science Award of the Sparkasse Bielefeld Foundation honors outstanding and interdisciplinary research every two years and commemorates the renowned sociologist Niklas Luhmann. With an endowment of €25,000, the award promotes excellent scientific achievements that connect various disciplines and thereby strengthens innovation capacity in North Rhine-Westphalia and beyond. The call is directed at outstanding research projects whose results open up new perspectives and foster interdisciplinary dialogue. Ongoing applications ensure that promising initiatives are considered at any time and supported in their development.
The award is open to scientists from around the world whose work convinces through highly original concepts and interdisciplinary networking. As a sponsorship instrument, the prize aims to sustainably promote scientific excellence and provide impetus for future research collaborations. In memory of the Bielefeld social scientist Niklas Luhmann, the award contributes to strengthening interdisciplinary thinking and making scientific leadership visible. Interested researchers can submit their projects continuously and rely on the recognition of an established foundation that has made a significant contribution to strengthening education, research, and social cohesion since its founding in 1990.