Deutscher Studienpreis 2026

German Study Prize 2026

Are you convinced that your dissertation will make a difference to society? Are you able to clearly explain the social significance of your dissertation project in a short text? Did you complete your dissertation with magna or summa cum laude in 2025?

You are invited to apply for the German Thesis Award 2026. Knowledge of the German language is necessary in order to apply. The application essay as well as a presentation in front of the jury are in German. Additionally, participants need either to have German citizenship or to have earned their PhD from a German university to be eligible. 

• Please find all the information on the conditions of the study prize online in German
• Apply by March 1, 2026