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Nominate young researchers for the 2026 Voltaire Prize!

  • The physical Voltaire Prize in front of the colonnade at the New Palace.
    Photo: Tobias Hopfgarten
    In January 2026, the University of Potsdam will award the ‘Voltaire Prize for Tolerance, International Understanding and Respect for Diversity’ for the tenth time.
  • Physischer Voltaire-Preis vor der Kolonnade am Neuen Palais.
    Photo: Tobias Hopfgarten

Every year, the University of Potsdam awards the Voltaire Prize for Tolerance, International Understanding, and Respect for Diversity, which is endowed with €5,000. It goes to young scientists who are dedicated to issues of international understanding, tolerance, and respect for diversity. Nominations will be accepted until November 16, 2025.

Further information on the Voltaire Prize can be found at: https://www.uni-potsdam.de/en/voltaire-preis/call-for-nominations-2026

We would be very grateful if you could also forward this message to your international colleagues.