Ernst Ludwig Winnacker Award
The Ernst Ludwig Winnacker Award honors those who stand up for science and shape evidence-based decision-making for the benefit of society.
What is the Ernst-Ludwig Winnacker Award?
The award honors individuals who advocate for science and the scientific method with courage and responsibility. It recognizes engagement in evidence-based scientific discussions across public, political, industrial, or educational settings.
Awardees may be acknowledged for:
- Advocating for science in public or policy discussions
- Effectively addressing incorrect scientific communication or decision making
- Driving evidence-based policy decision making (political, industrial, educational)
- Engaging society on important scientific yet controversial scientific topics
- Fostering constructive dialogue about science
Promoting of science in challenging environments
Who can be nominated?
Anyone with significant contributions to science in German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria or Switzerland) who is still professionally active in science/science management.
What is the process for nominations?
Self-nominations are not considered. Nomination by leading voices in science across German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria or Switzerland).
Contact us if you want to be part of the nominating group.
What is the prize?
Awardees will receive: a cash prize of 3,000 € and the option to receive up to 10,000 € of additional funding for projects that further enhance the impact of science for the benefit of society.
Who selects the winners of these awards?
The winners are chosen by an impartial Selection Committee and selected guests.