The prize is preferably awarded for research work by young academics from all disciplines which has been produced within the framework of German-Polish cooperation or which represents a significant contribution to the field of German-Polish relations; the prize can also be awarded in recognition of merit in intensifying cooperation with Polish institutions at the University of Greifswald and in its immediate environment.
The prize money amounts to € 1,200.
All professors and bodies of the University of Greifswald can submit proposals. They should contain a detailed appraisal and description of the person proposed for the award and their work; their academic activities must be documented by publications (including assessments if the nominated person has written relevant dissertations or theses).
The last prize was awarded on 14 November 2024 at 6 p.m. at the Alfried Krupp Wissenschaftskolleg, Martin-Luther-Str. 14, 17489 Greifswald.