The Schilling Research Award of the German Neuroscience Society from the Neurowissenschaftliche Gesellschaft (NWG) recognizes outstanding achievements made by young scientists in the field of brain research in Germany.
The award supports young scientists up to 5 years after completion of the thesis, considering individual conditions as specified in the DFG regulations. A prerequisite for a successful application is outstanding research work documented by publications. The candidate should work in a German laboratory or work as a German citizen abroad. Both self-applications and nominations are invited. Applications from all areas of neuroscience are welcome. Membership in the GNS is not mandatory.
The prize award is 20,000 EUR. The prize will be awarded at the Göttingen meeting (17 – 19 March 2027), where the prize winner will give a lecture.
This award is presented biennially in the odd years. The next applications close on October 15, 2026.