[Internationaal] Call for nominations for the Gerda Henkel Prize 2026

Every two years, the Gerda Henkel Foundation presents the Gerda Henkel Prize for outstanding scholarly achievements in the disciplines and funding areas supported by the Foundation. The award is endowed with 100,000 Euros. 

Deadline

Nominations can be submitted for excellent and internationally acclaimed researchers working in the disciplines and research areas supported by the Gerda Henkel Foundation. The deadline is 30 January 2026.

Focus

The focus of funding by the Gerda Henkel Foundation is on the historical humanities: Archaeology, History, Historical Islamic Studies, Art History, History of Law, Prehistory and Early History, and History of Science. Research projects that explore current issues in a larger historical context or consciously focus on topics of relevance to the present or the future receive support from programmes of a limited duration such as, for example, the “Democracy”, “Forced Migration” and “Lost Cities” funding programmes. As part of the Lisa Maskell Fellowship programme, the Foundation supports young scholars in the humanities in Africa. With its “Patrimonies” funding initiative, it promotes the preservation of the cultural heritage, specifically in regions experiencing crisis. These programmes also support research projects in Heritage Studies, Historical Building Research, Cultural Studies, Political Science, Law, Restoration and Conservation, and the Social Sciences.

More information and nominations

For more detailed information on the call for nominations and the decision-making process please visit the Gerda Henkel Foundation’s website.
You can access the selection page for your nomination here.

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