Research Awards of the Jörg Wolff Foundation
under the patronage of the European Society for Photobiology
Arnold Rikli Award 2019
For photobiological investigations in relation to human beings, we hereby announce the awarding of the
20th Arnold Rikli Prize
In the amount of 10.000 Euro for the year 2019.
The prize was originally awarded by the Institute F. Wolff of Riehen, Switzerland and first established in 1989. Jörg Wolff, the brother of the former sponsor, continues this tradition. The prize has been announced by the Jörg Wolff foundation every year since 2006 and stands under the patronage of the European Society for Photobiology (ESP).
The submitted reports should cover investigations on biological effects of optical radiation (ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation). The results should show new aspects for diagnostic investigation and/or therapy or provide guidelines for the practical utilization of biologic basics and/or future research with optical radiation.
Unpublished papers, or papers published after January 1, 2017 must be submitted in English language and be delivered to the office address or submitted electronically to the e-mail address mentioned below not later than January 31, 2020. The submission should focus on one area of speciality. An additional abstract of no more than 300 words should outline the research and the significance of it. In the case that the submission is “in cumulo“ (five studies at most) a brief explanation should be provided uniting the presentations together. It is desirable to enclose a letter of support in English for the award nomination.
An independent jury will evaluate the investigations and nominate the winner. The prize ceremony will take place at the International Symposium “Biologic Effect of Light”, in June 2020 in Homburg/Saar, Germany.
Office address: Dr. Peter Bocionek, c/o JW Holding GmbH, Kölner Straße 8, D-70376 Stuttgart, Germany; email: peter.bocionek@jw-holding.de
For photobiological investigations in relation to human beings, we hereby announce the
Arnold Rikli Sponsorship Award 2018
Which provides 5.000 Euro for studies in 2019.
The sponsorship prize has been announced in 2016 for the first time and is in addition to the yearly Arnold Rikli Prize from the Jörg Wolff Foundation in Stuttgart (Germany). The financial support is destined particularly to young photobiological scientists up to 35 years old.
The award constitutes project-linked financial support. The research should concern biological or medical effects of applied optical radiation (ultraviolet, visible, and infrared radiation) in humans. The development of diagnostic and/or therapeutic methods or new aspects of them are preferred. The money may be used for travel and living expenses associated with visiting an external research laboratory or for partial funding of a research project.
Interested scientists can apply for the prize with a research plan and CV in the English language to the office or e-mail address mentioned below not later than February 28, 2019. The research emphasis must relate to one special subject area. The submission must include statements as to how the intended research will facilitate the applicant’s future career in photobiology and how the prize money will be used in detail. The research plan should not be more than three pages (approx. 10.000 words) and must be endorsed by a scientist senior to the applicant in his/her institution and the hosting senior scientist if applicable.
An independent scientific jury will assess the submitted applications and will determine the prize winner. Three months after completion of the visit or of the supported project a final report signed by the corresponding senior scientists as well as a financial account of how the funds have been spent must be provided.
Office address: Dr. Peter Bocionek, c/o JW Holding GmbH, Kölner Straße 8, D-70376 Stuttgart, Germany; email: peter.bocionek@jw-holding.de
Complete lists of past ESP Awards for Excellence in Photobiological Research and ESP Young Investigator Award.