Dr. Hans Riegel-Fachpreise
In cooperation with the Dr. Hans Riegel Foundation, the University of Bremen awards prizes for outstanding project work from the Sek II (or E- & Q-Phase) in the subjects of biology, chemistry, geography, computer science, mathematics and physics. A jury of scientists selects the (up to) three best works from each area.
The aim of the cooperation is to discover and encourage young talents and introduce them to university studies.
The application deadline for work from the 2024/2025 school year is 15.06.2025 .
Expert juries of scientists will then evaluate all entries. The award ceremony will take place on October 27, 2025.
The winners from last year are listed below.
In total, the Dr. Hans Riegel Foundation and the University of Bremen will award up to 18 prizes, a maximum of three awards per subject area:
1st place: | 2nd place: | 3rd place: |
The schools of the first-place winners will receive a non-cash prize of €250 for math and science lessons.
Contact person
Dr. Hanne Ballhausen
Administrative Unit 16, UniTransfer
SFG 3270
Tel.: 0421 218 57106
E-Mail: hanne.ballhausenprotect me ?!vw.uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de
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Terms of participation
The submitted work must meet the following requirements:
- Project work from the upper school (E or Q phase), usually P-5 work
- Leading subject: Biology, chemistry, geography, computer science, physics or mathematics
- Language of composition: German or English
- An expert opinion or prior grading by the supervising teacher is not required for participating in the competition
- Period for preparation: school year 2024/25
- School location: State of Bremen
- Pupils must submit the work themselves
- Each student can only be awarded once with one of the Dr. Hans Riegel prizes during his/her school career.
- Individual or group work up to a max. of 3 people
The work must not have been entered for the Dr. Hans Riegel prizes elsewhere before. Further information on the entry areas can be found at the following Internet address:
https://www.hans-riegel-fachpreise.com/universitaeten/universitaet-bremen
Experience reports and tips
Science, fun and enthusiasm
I am Katrin, 27 years old and I studied Geoscience at the University of Bremen and am now writing my doctoral thesis at the NIOZ research institute in Holland. I recommend every student who is enthusiastic about STEM to dare to submit their research paper. The chances are not bad and, in addition to prize money, you will receive further support from the foundation. You can take part in seminars and the academy and get to know great people and friends. In addition to the scientific exchange, fun and enthusiasm are the priority.
Tips for your paper
My name is Yvonne and I am studying human medicine at the Hannover Medical School. My recommendation for all students is to look for a subject that sparks their personal interest. This makes it much easier to work on the thesis, which will be reflected in the quality of the work through more intensive engagement with the topic. Finally, the work can be discussed with the supervising teacher. The final touches can be made, such as correcting the spelling. The teaching staff can also emphasize the special features of the work in a personal discussion. After that, only a little courage is needed to submit the work. The last step is the easiest, but the most important to have a chance of winning the award.
Creative and uncon- ventional ideas
Dr. Kathrin Mädler is a member of the biology jury. She says: “The annual presentation of the Dr. Hans Riegel awards is always a joint highlight for all the natural sciences in Bremen, and every year we are surprised by the many different creative and most importantly unconventional ideas.”
Award winners 2024
1st place
Title: Eating disorders. To what extent does social media influence young people's eating behavior?
By: Hannah Freitag & Mia Schmütz
School: St. Johannis Schule
2nd place
Title: The dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945
By: Zhenguan Annica Yang & Nelli Jana Draudt
School: Gymnasium an der Hamburger Straße
3rd place
Title: Plasma radiation - a way to treat Mortellaro infections
By: Lara Sophie Schomaker, Tjede Gesche Sibberns & Nadine Quaas
School: Schulzentrum Geschwister Scholl GyO
1st place
Title: Development of an initiator package for the curing of acrylate resins
By: Patthamaporn Fischer
School: Europaschule Schulzentrum Utbremen
1st place
Title: Is Nigeria about to sink? - Sea level rise is a danger
By: Michelle Nnorom
School: Altes Gymnasium
2nd place
Title: Bio in comparison - How can and should we use it?
By: Katharina Ahrens & Felix Goal
School: St.-Johannis-Schule
1st place
Title: Genetic algorithms and their application to images
By: Lüder Tjark Eckermann, Rishith Chintala & Sergej Wechsel
School: Hermann-Böse-Gymnasium
2nd place
Title: Building a cube machine to recognize probabilities
By: Marlon Bode, Konstantin K. Keller & Joshua J. Lemke
School: Schulzentrum Carl von Ossietzky GyO
1st place
Title: Effect of surfactants on plant growth
By: Marharyta Nikolaienko, Qamar Khalouf
School: Hermann-Böse-Gymnasium
2nd place
Title: The influence of ammonia on the growth of garden cress (Lepidium sativum)
By: Alexis Lickfett
School: Hermann-Böse-Gymnasium
3rd place
Title: The goat problem in further consideration
By: Sophie Luksch, Ronja Quantius
School: Altes Gymnasium