Since 2006, the Ernst Haage Prize awards young scientists for outstanding achievements in the field of chemical science and promotes particularly young academics. The Ernst Haage-Foundation awards the prize which is endowed with € 7,500. Nominees must be scientists who hold a doctorate from a German research institution/university. They should have their primary residence in Germany, be no more than 40 years old and not have a permanent employment contract.

This year, the Ernst Haage Foundation of the two Max Planck Institutes in Mülheim is once again offering the Ernst Haage Prize for Chemistry. The award ceremony will take place during our Ernst Haage Symposium on November 7th, 2025 in Mülheim an der Ruhr.

Nominations may be submitted to the foundation‘s board of trustees by e-mail (ernsthaagepreis(at)cec.mpg.de)

A complete nomination should include the following documents:

• Two pages of laudation
• Curriculum vitae in table form
• Complete publication list
• Up to three reprints of works of the nominated person.

Personal applications cannot be considered.

Nomination deadline: April 30th, 2025