Call for applications for the Hygiene Prize of the Rudolf Schülke Foundation 2026

In March 2026, the Rudolf Schülke Foundation will once again award the Hygiene Prize to scientists who have developed outstanding solutions to problems in the fields of hygiene, public health and infection prevention.

Scientific contributions to the development and practical implementation of hygiene strategies for infection prevention and control, as well as their significance for patient safety and public health, will be considered. The prerequisite is the publication of the submitted work in an international, peer-reviewed journal that is listed in PubMed.
The internationally awarded hygiene prize is endowed with €15,000.

Submissions are possible until October 10, 2025.

Hygiene Prize of the Rudolf Schülke Foundation
Hygiene Prize of the Rudolf Schülke Foundation
Further information on the Rudolf Schülke Foundation

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