Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker Prize
A personalized distinction, awarded to scientists or research teams by the Leopoldina and the Stifterverband für die Deutsche Wissenschaft, who have made a significant scientific contribution to tackle the great challenges society is facing today. The prize, first awarded in 2009, is endowed with €30,000 funded by the Stifterverband and awarded every other year.
Last edited: 05. December 2025
Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker Prize 2024
The chemist Johannes Lelieveld used innovative measurement methods and computer models to investigate how chemical and meteorological processes affect the Earth's atmosphere. His research has provided crucial insights into the self-cleaning power of the atmosphere and the impact of various emissions on the climate and human health. The German National Academy of Sciences Leopoldina and the Stifterverband are honouring him with the Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker Prize 2024.
All award winners
| Year | Prize winners | Place | Specialisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Johannes Lelieveld | Mainz | Chemistry |
| 2022 | Antje Boetius | Bremen | Microbiology |
| 2021* | Christoph Huber | Mainz | Medicine |
| 2020 | Christian Dustmann | London | Economics |
| 2018 | Jens Brüning | Cologne | Medicine |
| 2016 | Thomas Elbert | Constance | Psychology |
| 2016 | Maggie Schauer | Constance | Psychology |
| 2014 | Ferdi Schüth | Mülheim | Chemistry |
| 2012 | Jürgen Baumert | Berlin | Educational Science |
| 2009 | Jens Reich | Berlin-Book | Molecular Biology |
*Carl Friedrich von Weizsäcker Special Prize
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