Max Auwärter-Preis

Max Auwärter Award 2026

The MAX AUWÄRTER AWARD for students and young researchers is offered bi-annually
by the Max Auwärter Foundation in Balzers, Principality of Liechtenstein. It is open to
university and research institution based scientists of up to 35 years of age who have
published significant work in the fields of surface physics, surface chemistry, or organic and inorganic thin films. In the case of a multi-author publication, the significant role of the applicant should be emphasized in a separate statement. The award includes a certificate and a prize of 10.000.-- EURO (ten thousand Euro).

Applications or third party proposals for the MAX AUWÄRTER AWARD 2026 should be
submitted with four copies of the publication to be considered. Additionally, a statement
explaining the significant role of the proposed recipient in the submitted work and a CV
describing her/his previous scientific activities are required. Submissions should be made by 30 April, 2026 to:

Univ. Prof. Dr. Falko P. Netzer
Institute of Physics, Surface and Interface Physics
Karl-Franzens University Graz
Universitätsplatz 5
A-8010 GRAZ, Austria
e-mail: falko.netzer@uni-graz.at

A jury appointed by the Foundation Council will decide finally and indisputably about the
awarding of the prize.