JMU Communicator Award

True to its motto ‘Science for Society’, JMU has set itself the goal of communicating scientific findings to the general public and thus contributing to the understanding of research.

With the JMU Communicator Award, the university honours its researchers for their outstanding commitment to strengthening the dialogue between science and society.

Facts about the Award

The award is endowed with 2,000 euros
A jury selects the most innovative communication format
The award is presented annually at the university-wide Professorium
The application deadline for this year has passed. You can apply for the next funding period until 20 September 2026.

Application

Both self-applications and nominations are possible
All members of the university are eligible to nominate candidates
The award is aimed at researchers at all career levels or research teams at JMU
Applications are submitted via an online form (see below)

Selection Criteria

A professional jury evaluates all submissions by awarding points according to the following criteria:

Comprehensibility

How clear, interesting and accessible does the measure make the topic for the target audience?

Innovation

How innovative is the format? To what extent does it rethink science communication?

Tailoring to the target audience

How clearly and precisely is the target audience defined? How well is it reached?

Transparency

Does the communication clarify the scientific process? Does it strengthen trust in science?

Impulse

Does the measure serve as a role model for other researchers, especially for those at the beginning of their careers?

Networking

Does the format network different disciplines and actors?

Award winner

The prize was awarded for the first time in 2025, with eight projects realised this year being selected.

The jury decided in favour of the Würzburg "Science Pub" of the SciCom Café. Young researchers gave insights into their work at the Moritz Bar in Würzburg in mid-July 2025. The team had designed interactive stations and a science bingo especially for the evening.

To the einBLICK article: First JMU Communicator Award goes to the Würzburg "Science Pub"