The Gerda Henkel Prize was set up in 2006 and is awarded every two years to excellent and internationally acclaimed researchers who have demonstrated outstanding scholarly achievement in the disciplines and funding areas supported by the Foundation and can be expected to continue to do so. The Gerda Henkel Prize is worth 100,000 euros. The prize money may be used at the winner’s discretion.
The Foundation invites scholars of universities worldwide, as well as renowned cultural and academic institutions, to nominate qualified candidates. The prize is open to scholars from all countries. Self-nominations cannot be accepted. Each institution or individual may only nominate one candidate.
The Gerda Henkel Foundation was established in June 1976. The Foundation primarily provides support for the historical humanities, in particular to support research projects in the following fields:
- Archaeology
- History
- Historical Islamic Studies
- Art History
- History of Law
- Prehistory and Early History
- History of Science
The prize-giving ceremony will be held on September 28, 2020 in Düsseldorf.
