For Sustainability
Prizes for sustainability at Justus Liebig University Giessen
- Qualification papers
- This prize is awarded for qualification papers in the field of sustainability. All members and affiliates of Justus Liebig University Giessen are entitled to nominate candidates. Self-applications are possible. Based on the calendar year in which the prize is awarded, the evaluation of the qualification thesis may not have been completed more than one year previously. The date of the decision of the examination committee or the doctoral committee is decisive for this.
- Teaching Concepts
- This prize is awarded to a teaching concept developed at JLU with content and methodological reference to education for sustainable development (ESD) and includes prize money of €1,500.
- Individual Behavior
- This prize is awarded to a (potentially) effective contribution that supports the values, attitudes and/or behavior of JLU members in terms of sustainability and includes prize money of €500.
- Klipstein Award
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Endowment
Usually €10,000
Deadline
Every three years on September 15 (next announcement 09/15/2026)
Target group
Researchers or research groups—not only at JLU—with exploratory focus on phytopathological and biotechnological research