That was the fem*MA Advancement Award of the summer semester 2026!

Our five winners will begin their positions at the institute this semester, thereby strengthening the foundations of their academic research careers. In an official and festive ceremony on March 25, 2026, during the Faculty Council meeting with our Dean, Univ. Prof. Dipl.-Ing. Dr.techn. Wolfgang Wagner, our award recipients were presented with their certificates - along with the book “Beklaute Frauen” by Leonie Schöler, a No. 1 Spiegel bestseller.

Each semester, fem*MA presents the fem*MA Advancement Award to female* students who have demonstrated exceptional achievement, with the aim of supporting them in their careers as independent researchers. This semester, we had the honor of presenting the fem*MA Advancement Award to five young women.

By embedding master’s students within the institute’s research structures and working groups, the programme positions them at the heart of academic life. Award recipients work closely with PraeDocs, PostDocs, and faculty, gaining first-hand experience of research, collaboration, and the day-to-day realities of academia.

The idea: provide genuine insight into academic work, foster meaningful connections, and inspire these talented women to take the next step—pursuing a PhD and continuing their path in research.

Once again, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and wish you all the best for your future!

Shortly there will be interviews with our award winners for you to read on our website. Until then, we refer you to an interview from last semester - interview with Dina Ettel