Science

Credit: Patrick Pollmeier

Science plays a vital role in addressing societal challenges. Our Science Department promotes excellent, application-oriented research and fosters the dialogue between science and society. We support the research landscape in Germany and Europe through targeted investment in scientific talent, cutting-edge research and cross-sector exchange formats, helping to answer the pressing questions of our time.

Our Projects

German Thesis Award 2024 - Apply now!
Every year, we present the German Thesis Award to the best of young German PhDs for academic excellence and social relevance. Researchers can now apply for the German Thesis Award 2024.
Hamburg Science Summit
The Hamburg Science Summit brings together leading experts from across Europe to discuss how science and innovation can contribute to a common European future.
Hamburg Horizons
In 2023, Hamburg Horizons focussed on the dramatically accelerating extinction of species worldwide, and asked how we can better protect biodiversity.
Körber European Science Prize
Awarded annually, the Körber European Science Prize honours a distinguished scientist actively conducting research in the fields of either Life Sciences or Physical Sciences in Europe.

Further Activities

Our Publications

Matthias Mayer

Head of Department Science

mayer@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 142

Jacqui Allen

Programme Manager
Hamburg Horizons

allen@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 200

Dr. Markus Dressel

Programme Manager
Hamburg Science Summit, Körber European Science Prize

dressel@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 210

Franziska Heese

Programme Manager
Hamburg Science Summit, Körber European Science Prize

heese@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 186

Thomas Nöthen

Programme Manager
Hamburg Science Summit, Körber European Science Prize, Technology Radar

noethen@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 141

Nina Ritter

Programme Manager
German Thesis Award

ritter@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 150

Friederike Schneider

Programme Director
German Thesis Award, Hamburg Horizons

schneider@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 151

Ulrike Sonnenschein

Office Manager
German Thesis Award, Hamburg Horizons

sonnenschein@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 143

Charlotte Worbes (parental leave)

Programme Manager
Körber European Science Prize, Global University Leaders Council Hamburg

worbes@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 201

Laila Massow

Student assistance

massow@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 192

Jeanette Müller

Student assistance

jeanette.mueller@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 201

Nadja-Lena Schröder

Student assistance

schroeder@koerber-stiftung.de +49 40 80 81 92 232