The Joseph A. Schumpeter Prize

General Information

The Joseph A. Schumpeter Prize recognizes outstanding research achievements by junior researchers at Trier University. The prize is awarded both for doctoral dissertations and publications, as well as for excellent Master's theses that make a significant contribution to the topics of the Deutsche Bundesbank (German Federal Bank).

The prize is endowed with a total of €4,000 and can be shared. The decision regarding the award of the prize is made by a jury elected by the Faculty Council of Faculty IV, comprising representatives from various disciplines.

 

Eligibility Requirements

  • Who can apply? Junior researchers and Master’s students at Trier University, including alumni.
  • What kind of work can be submitted? Doctoral dissertations, publications in peer-reviewed journals, and Master’s theses.
  • Timeframe: Works must have been published or accepted for publication, or evaluated as a final thesis, in 2025 or 2026 (until the submission deadline). In the case of a dissertation, the doctoral procedure must have been completed during this period.
  • Further Requirements: Applicants should not hold a habilitation. Submissions of co-authored works are possible.

It is essential that the submitted work makes a significant contribution to the following areas of the Deutsche Bundesbank: Banking Supervision, Payment Transactions (cash and cashless), Financial Stability, Monetary Policy, and Economic Analysis.

 

Required Documents

Suitable research work must be submitted electronically to the chairman of the jury for the award of the Joseph A. Schumpeter Prize, Prof. Dr. Laszlo Goerke (goerkeuni-trierde) by March 20, 2026. Please also send:

  • A curriculum vitae (CV) of the author(s) of the submitted work.
  • A brief statement (max. 1 page) outlining the connection of the study to the areas of activity of the Deutsche Bundesbank.
  • The first and second reviews in the case of a doctoral dissertation or Master's thesis.
  • In the case of a journal article submission: the correspondence with the journal, including any (anonymous) reviews and revision requests, as well as the name of a reviewer (internal to the university) who could provide a statement on the submission.

If you have any questions about participation or the relevance of your work, please do not hesitate to contact us (Contact: Prof. Dr. Laszlo Goerke).

The winners of previous years can be found here.