The Prize

The international Heinrich Wieland Prize honours distinguished scientists for their outstanding research on biologically active molecules and systems in the fields of chemistry, biochemistry, and physiology as well as their clinical importance. The prize is endowed with 250,000 euros by the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation and named after Heinrich Wieland (1877-1957), Nobel Laureate in Chemistry in 1927.

Since the 50th anniversary, the Boehringer Ingelheim Foundation has been hosting a scientific award symposium to honour each year's laureate. For more information, please see Award Symposium.

The Heinrich Wieland Prize is one of the most prestigious international science prizes presented in Germany. Since 1964, it has been awarded yearly to outstanding scientists who have significantly advanced their field. The awardees are rigorously selected by the prize’s scientific Board of Trustees from the nominations generated through an open call. Among the former awardees are subsequent Nobel Laureates Michael Brown, Joseph Goldstein, Bengt Samuelsson, James Rothman, and Carolyn Bertozzi.