Otto Schott Research Award
The award for outstanding scientific achievements
Named after specialty glass pioneer Otto Schott, this award has recognized outstanding achievements in basic research and technology development in the field of glass, glass ceramics or related advanced materials since 1991.
Otto Schott Research Award 2026
You are a leading researcher and have an interesting scientific or technological achievement in the fields of glass, glass-ceramics or related advanced materials – apply now for the 19th Otto Schott Research Award!
The award will be presented in Lyon during the ICG (International Commission on Glass) annual meeting (April 13-17, 2026). The award ceremony will be part of the program during the meeting. Further information will follow.
The world-renowned Otto Schott Research Award is awarded for individual achievements, but also the work done by smaller groups. For more than three decades, this award has been presented every two years.
The Ernst Abbe Fonds is granting the award, that has been set up by the Carl-Zeiss-Foundation together with SCHOTT and ZEISS. The Stifterverband manages the Ernst Abbe Fonds which is responsible for funding the endowment of EUR 25,000.