The University Executive Board annually awards prizes to young scientists who have completed their doctoral degree studies with “summa cum laude” or ?with distinction“. The total award money is 10,000 EUR, which can be divided into several prizes. The current call for proposals relates to dissertations completed in the period from 1 October 2023 to 30 September 2024. Proposals must be submitted by the supervising university lecturer. The deadline for proposals is 15 September. Further information can be found on the website of the Committee for Research and Junior Academics.