The nomination process for the Ernst Schering Prize 2026 has started

The Schering Stiftung is pleased to announce the call for nominations for the Ernst Schering Prize 2026.
This prestigious award recognizes exceptional achievements in basic research across the life sciences. The prize is designed to support outstanding scientists who are distinguished by their unique scientific profiles.
It carries a prize money of € 50,000.

Nomination Deadline: February 16, 2026

Eligible for nomination are both individual scientists and collaborative teams worldwide:

• who perform biological, medical, or chemical basic research in the field of biomedicine
• whose pioneering research has in recent years resulted in new and inspiring pathways or led to breakthroughs in
  biomedical knowledge
• who actively participate in relevant debates between science and society, or who have started initiatives to guide
  future generations and inspire them to further their career

A special focus is on nominees actively pursuing their scientific goals for the benefit of society.
Nominations are welcome by established scientists, scientific societies, or scientific organizations.

Please submit your nomination proposal exclusively via the online form.

Required information includes:

• Summary of the outstanding scientific achievement
  (2500 characters max)
• What can be expected from the nominee in the future
  (750 characters max)
• Brief descriptions of involvement in the scientific community, support for young talents, and social engagement
• Please upload a CV, list of publications and copies of the three most important publications central to the proposal
• Please feel free to upload up to two letters of recommendation

Do not hesitate to contact Dr. Jörg Maxton-Küchenmeister (maxton@scheringstiftung.de) or Lucia Miarka (miarka@scheringstiftung.de) in case of any further questions.