CARL ZEISS LECTURE
Since 1993, the DGZ and Carl Zeiss AG offer the Carl-Zeiss-Lecture to honors exceptional achievements in Cell Biology with a particular focus on the use of light and electron microscopy. This award is aimed at internationally highly visible personalities that have shaped one or several scientific research areas.
Candidates can be nominated by any DGZ member. Nominations will be reviewed by a dedicated award committee of the DGZ.
Please send nominations by e-mail to the DGZ office: dgz@dkfz.de
NIKON YOUNG SCIENTIST AWARD OF THE DGZ
The German Society for Cell Biology (DGZ) and Nikon Deutschland (Business Unit: Healthcare) annually offer the “Nikon Young Scientist Award“ for excellent research in cell biology by PhD students or young postdoctoral researchers within 3 years after graduating (an extension of up to 2 years will be granted for periods of parental leave). The awardee will receive a financial contribution of EUR 1500.
Candidates need to be members of the DGZ and can either be nominated or apply directly for the prize.
Applications should be submitted in a single PDF file and consist of cover letter, CV and copies of publications that document the work of the applicant. Applications will be reviewed by a dedicated award committee of the DGZ.
WERNER RISAU – PREIS
From 2000 until 2023 the DGZ and the Werner Risau Prize Committee annually awarded the “Werner Risau Prize for outstanding studies in endothelial cell biology” to a candidate within the first five years after obtaining their PhD or MD. The awardee received a financial contribution of EUR 4.000.
The DGZ is very grateful to the Risau family for this important and sustained support.
WALTHER FLEMMING AWARD
The German Society for Cell Biology (DGZ) and ibidi GmbH offer the “Walther Flemming Award” for excellent research in cell biology. The award consists of a financial contribution of EUR 3000 and is given to senior postdoctoral researchers and early career group leaders for recent work that defines their emerging independent research profile.
Candidates need to be members of the DGZ and can either be nominated or apply directly for the prize.
Applications should be submitted in a single PDF file and consist of cover letter, CV and copies of 1-3 publications that document the relevant work of the applicant. Applications will be reviewed by a dedicated award committee of the DGZ.
BINDER INNOVATIONSPREIS 2024
The BINDER Innovation Prize is sponsored by BINDER GmbH in Tuttlingen since 1998 and annually awarded by the German Society for Cell Biology (DGZ). The award is given for outstanding contributions to cell biology and consists of a financial contribution of EUR 4000. It is aimed at junior investigators that have already established and developed their own research profile.
Candidates need to be members of the DGZ and can either be nominated or apply directly for the prize.
Applications should be submitted in a single PDF file and consist of cover letter, CV, a research profile and copies of three selected first/last author publications. Applications will be reviewed by a dedicated award committee of the DGZ.
DGZ MASTER THESIS AWARDS
The DGZ Board is pleased to announce the launch of the DGZ Master Thesis Awards, an exciting new opportunity to support and recognize excellent work by emerging cell biologists in Germany.
Awards: We will present two awards each year, with DGZ Workgroup speakers playing a key role in selecting the awardees.
Eligibility: PIs are invited to nominate Master theses from their current or former students. The thesis must have been completed within the past 12 months, and the nominee must be a DGZ member.
Workgroup Alignment: The application should specify which DGZ Workgroup aligns with the nominee’s work.
Awards Details: Each awardee will receive EUR 500 and the opportunity to present their work in a 10-minute slot during the DGZ Award Session.
This initiative is designed to acknowledge early academic achievement in cell biology and provide a platform for the awardees to showcase their research.