Award

Science Award of the Wolfgang Schulze Foundation

The Wolfgang Schulze Foundation awards a scientific prize of up to €60,000 per year for outstanding current research results in the field of rheumatic diseases. Submissions accepted until 31/03/2026.

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Grant criteria

Application Deadline:
31.03.2026
Application level: Advanced
Region: Germany (nationwide)
Funding amount: Up to €60,000 per year

Funding objective

Financial support and awarding of prizes for outstanding, current research results in the field of rheumatic diseases.

Eligible to apply

  • Individuals
  • Educational Institutions

Funding requirements

  • Current, newly published research results
  • Research in the field of rheumatic diseases
  • Not already funded elsewhere

Evaluation criteria

  • Innovative content
  • Topicality of the research
  • Relevance to rheumatic diseases

Description

The Wolfgang Schulze Foundation nationwide supports outstanding, first-time published research results in the field of rheumatic diseases with prize money of up to €60,000 per year. Both private individuals and educational institutions can apply with their innovative studies, provided the projects have not been supported elsewhere. Experts from science and research focus on the topicality and immediate practical benefit of the presented work. The emphasis is on novel approaches that significantly advance the understanding and treatment of rheumatic diseases. Selection is based on the criteria of innovation content, temporal relevance, and immediate significance for those affected.

Applications can still be submitted until March 31, 2026. The science award offers a unique opportunity to financially secure meaningful projects and draw national attention from professional circles. Through this award, the Wolfgang Schulze Foundation specifically supports scientific progress and makes an important contribution to the common good in healthcare. Interested scientists as well as research institutions thus have the chance to present their groundbreaking results in a prestigious competition and be honored with a renowned funding prize.

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