Science is the foundation of everything we do at Forschungszentrum Jülich. But impact does not happen by default. It happens when researchers take responsibility beyond the lab — when results become solutions, technologies, collaborations, or start-ups.
The Endeavours Award celebrates this transformation. It's not about measuring efforts or volume of work. It's about celebrating what research becomes when teams take it further.
The Endeavours Award is for those who refuse to let great science sit on a shelf. We recognize the researchers, teams, and pioneers at Forschungszentrum Jülich who bridge the gap between discovery and application — often beyond formal responsibilities, job descriptions or visible metrics.
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Whether it's the person in the lab next door or a team across the campus — if someone helped turn research into impact, they deserve recognition. If that someone is you — nominate yourself.
The Innovation Division (I) reviews every submission. We ensure your nomination is placed in the right category to give the best possible chance for success.
The Board of Directors selects the awardees. We inform winners instantly — and give them the spotlight they deserve across FZJ and beyond.
What is it about?
Tell us in a few words what the project or initiative is about.
Who is behind it?
Name the people involved and briefly describe the role they played.
Why?
Tell us why this project, initiative or contribution deserves the Endeavours Award.
Quick, straightforward, no preparation required.
Everything you need to say goes directly into the form.
We make sure your nomination is placed in the right award category.
You see what others can't: contributions shaping impact, often unseen outside your institute.
Your nomination gives these contributions visibility — within your institute and across Forschungszentrum Jülich.
Don't worry about the boxes. Focus on the achievement — we’ll handle the classification.
For teams and individuals who have successfully made research usable — through partnerships, licensing, funding or societal impact.
Focus: tangible results and visible transfer.
For those who take research beyond the institute and actively build new ventures, spin-offs or entrepreneurial pathways.
Focus: initiative, responsibility and the courage to become an entrepreneur.
Our highest recognition for long-term, visible contributions in innovation.
This category is curated by the Innovation Division and highlights contributions of extraordinary relevance and impact.
Explore the criteria and prize money
→ See what makes an Endeavour
The Endeavours Award is your chance to recognize great work, share inspiring stories, and give innovators the spotlight they deserve. Who will you nominate?
Feel free to reach out anytime to the Innovation Division (I).
Everything you need to know, all in one place → Explore our quick guide, detailed FAQ and the Terms and Conditions
