Werner Schwarze Fellowship for the Promotion of Amino Acid Research
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The Werner Schwarze Fellowship for the Promotion of Amino Acid Research supports young scientists’ thesis and doctoral work on amino acids, advancing research aligned with an annual priority.
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Funder: Evonik Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Phase 1 research summary) | February 2027 (Phase 2 complete application)
Funding Amounts: €250–€600/month for six months (diploma and master’s theses); €1,850/month for two years, with a one-year extension option (doctorates)
Summary: An annual fellowship supporting young scientists’ amino acid research through thesis and doctoral funding.
Key Information: Research must take place in a renowned, chemistry-oriented group at a German university or non-university research institution.
Description
The Evonik Foundation awards the Werner Schwarze Fellowship annually to young scientists researching amino acids. It supports scientific work for diploma and master’s theses and doctorates, with additional funding available for specialist literature and participation in scientific conferences. Projects must align with the fellowship’s annual research priority; the stated priority for 2026 is “Advanced Biosolutions: New biopolymers for cosmetics.”
The fellowship honors Werner Schwarze, a chemist at the former Degussa AG whose work included developing D,L-methionine. Degussa established the fellowship in 1997, and the Evonik Foundation continues to award it.
