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University of Göttingen Diversity Award (send nomination by 28 Feb 2026)

The University of Göttingen has opened a call for applications/nominations for the first Diversity Award to honour outstanding commitment to diversity and equal opportunities in the areas of counselling/advisory services, leadership and university culture. Two prizes will be awarded annually in different categories, each endowed with 2.500 euros. The award ceremony will take place every year in May on German Diversity Day.

All members and affiliates of the University are eligible to nominate candidates. A jury, in which students, faculty and staff are represented, chooses from the nominations. Detailed information on how to nominate or apply for the award can be found on the homepage.

The deadline for nominations and applications is 28 February 2026.