Information for Applicants and nominators
Researchers and institutions worldwide that are engaged in science, research, education, and scholarship are encouraged to participate in this award. It acknowledges outstanding contributions to advancing the rigor, reliability, and transparency of research. We warmly welcome applications and nominations from marginalized and underrepresented groups.
Individual Award
Who can win: | Individuals or small teams who are making exceptional contributions to the advancement of the rigor, reliability, robustness, and transparency of research. Find out what we honor here. See previous winners here. |
How much: | In 2024, the jury can award a prize of €200,000 in this category. |
Who can nominate: | Peers and institutions who become aware of such outstanding achievements can make a nomination. Nominators are strongly encouraged to consider a diverse set of criteria, including gender, race/ethnicity, geography, and career stage. Self-nominations will not be considered. |
What is required: | Nominators are requested to fill in a nomination form and submit their own short CV. The following documents are also required:
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Institutional Award
Who can win: | Governmental and non-governmental organizations, institutions, or other entities that demonstrate exceptional leadership in advancing the rigor, reliability, robustness, and transparency of research. Find out what we honour here. See the previous winners here. |
How much: | In 2024, the jury can award a prize of €200,000 in this category. |
Who can nominate: | Anyone who becomes aware of such outstanding achievements can make a nomination. |
Who can apply: | A representative of the institution or organization, such as the Chief Academic Officer, Provost, President or Chancellor. |
What is required: | To apply
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Early Career Award
Who can win: | Early career researchers (ECRs) or small ECR teams who seek to make outstanding contributions to enhanceing the rigor, reliability, robustness, and transparency of research. Find out what we honor here. See previous winners and finalists here. |
How much: | In 2024, the jury can award a prize of €100,000 in this category. |
Who is eligible: | To qualify as an ECR, candidates must hold a doctorate or have equivalent research experience and should not have been working as an independent researcher for more than five years. Teams may also include senior researchers, students and non-scientists. Further information can be found here. |
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Need help?
If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Ulrike Pannasch, Coordinator of the Einstein Foundation Award at up(at)einsteinfoundation.de.
Or visit our FAQs for more information on the award categories.
General information
To make a nomination or apply for this award, nominators and applicants may access the nomination/application platform where they can provide all the necessary information. If you are unable to submit an online application, please contact Ulrike Pannasch for further instructions.
Only correctly completed and submitted nominations and applications received by the relevant deadline will be reviewed and eligible for the award.
The award recipient and team members must not be employees of Einstein Foundation or members of the selection panel for the award in question. Additionally, immediate family members of those involved are not eligible.
The Einstein Foundation reserves the right, at its sole discretion, to (a) cancel, suspend, or modify the award process, and/or (b) not award prizes if no entries are deemed worthy.
→ Information on the selection process
Ethical Guidelines
The Einstein Foundation aims to foster good research practices where the scientific endeavor is characterized by civil rights, respect and non-discrimination, and adherence to the general guidelines for research ethics which have been adopted by the Kavli Prize. The award process and positions of trust must be performed in a way that fosters the reputation of the Einstein Foundation and its ability to credibly promote and represent the scientific community. All those in positions of trust involved in the award are expected to ensure they are fully aware of and comply with the general guidelines for research ethics.