Heinz Maier-Leibnitz-Preis 2026：10 Winners Announced
On April 2,The 2026 Heinz Maier-Leibnitz Prize, Germany’s most prestigious award for researchers in the early stages of their academic careers, will be awarded to ten outstanding scientists, the German Research Foundation (DFG) has announced.
This year’s recipients include three female and seven male researchers, selected from a total of 156 nominees across all scientific disciplines. Each winner will receive €200,000, which can be used to fund their further research work for up to three years.
The prize winners were chosen by a committee chaired by Professor Dr. Peter H. Seeberger, biochemist and Vice President of the DFG. According to the committee, the selected researchers stood out for their exceptional achievements and strong potential for future scientific leadership.
The official award ceremony is scheduled to take place on 11 June 2026 in Berlin.
The full list of winners is as follows:
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