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.
Congratulations to the
Otto Schott Research Award Winners 2026
Prof. Kathleen Richardson
UCL Florida, USA
and
Prof. Steve W. Martin
Iowa State University, USA
Media Release
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.