For over a decade, the DAAD Prize has honoured students who demonstrate academic excellence and distinguish themselves through remarkable social, societal, or cultural engagement. They serve as role models in their fields of study and represent their home countries in outstanding ways.

Professors and staff are invited to nominate high-achieving students and doctoral candidates who meet these criteria. As students’ supervisors, they often have good insights into their impressive engagement and achievements, which deserve recognition.

Students who are in the advanced stage of their studies can be nominated. Bachelor students must be at least in their second or third year of study, while master students must have completed at least the second semester. Recent graduates (typically no longer than three months ago) and doctoral candidates can also be nominated. Further information on the prize, the exact requirements, and the nomination process are available on the website .