Otto Bayer Award
Every other year, the Otto Bayer Award recognizes distinguished scientists for their outstanding research contributions in chemistry and biochemistry.
About the Otto Bayer Award
Every other year, the Otto Bayer Award recognizes distinguished scientists for their outstanding research contributions in chemistry and biochemistry. The establishment of this award stems from generous provisions in the will of Otto Bayer, former director of research at Bayer.
Who can be nominated?
Internationally renowned scientists working in German-speaking countries (Germany, Austria or Switzerland).
What is the process for nominations?
Self-nominations are not considered. Candidates for the award are nominated by senior members of renowned scientific institutions worldwide or by eminent scientific leaders within Bayer. Contact us if you want to be part of the nominating group.
What is the prize?
The laureate receives a cash prize of 75,000 €.
Award winners is granted a platform to showcase their achievements.
Who selects the winners of these awards?
The winners are chosen by an panel of external scientific experts, the Bayer Foundation Science Council.
Find out more about latest award winners in our News section and our previous award winners in the videos below.