Research Awards in the Helmholtz Association

A total of three Nobel Prizes have been awarded to scientists from the Helmholtz Association. The Nobel Prize in Chemistry 2014 went to Stefan Hell, the Nobel Prize in Medicine 2008 to Harald zur Hausen and the Nobel Prize in Physics 2007 to Peter Grünberg.

Recognition for creative excellence: Every year, we award prizes for the best and most original doctoral theses in our six Research Fields.

Each year, our scientists are honored with a number of prestigious prizes, awards and medals for their achievements in a variety of scientific disciplines.