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Awards and Prizes of Marburg University

Marburg University recognizes outstanding scientific and scholarly achievements with numerous awards.

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These awards honor scientists and researchers from all disciplines. The award winners consist of researchers from Marburg University itself and from other institutions.

Emil von Behring Prize of Marburg University

In memory of Emil von Behring, Marburg University awards the Emil von Behring Prize for outstanding scientific achievements in the fields of immunology, microbiology, or virology. The prize consists of a medal with the portrait of Emil von Behring and prize money of 20,000 euro. The prize money is provided by the Behringwerke Marburg companies. 

Brothers Grimm Prize of Marburg University

In memory of the brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, Marburg University awards the Brothers Grimm Prize. The prize honors outstanding achievements in the research fields of the brothers Jacob and Wilhelm Grimm, namely, linguistics and literature, folklore, legal history, and history. The medals and monetary awards are provided by the Hessian Ministry for Science and the Arts. 

The Marburg Camera Prize

The Marburg Camera Prize is awarded for nationally and internationally outstanding camerawork in film and television. It honors the complete works of a cinematographer, whether they be already established exemplary and groundbreaking achievements, or the outstanding work of still unknown cinematographers. The Marburg Camera Award is presented annually by the City of Marburg and Marburg University as part of the Marburg Camera Talks. The prize is endowed with 5,000 euro. 

Prize for the Advancement of Women of Marburg University

This award, which is endowed with 2,500 euro, is presented every two years. 

Teaching Prize “Lehre@Philipp“ of Marburg University

The “Lehre@Philipp” competition rewards projects that introduce an evident innovation to teaching or that contribute to the dissemination of concepts being tested. Other criteria include the fostering of motivation and enthusiasm for the subject, a solid link between theory and practice, and the promoting of an open dialog between teachers and students. 

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