New knowledge in human existence
International research award of the Köhler Foundation for outstanding merits
in interdisciplinary human sciences
Since 1987, the Köhler Foundation has been promoting outstanding scientific research and publication projects in a continuing effort to encourage and recognize excellent achievements in human sciences. Its main focus of attention lies with the research dedicated to the enhancement of the historical and cultural self-conception of humankind and opening new sustainable perspectives of a peaceful coexistence in the complex framework of the globalised world.
The Hans Kilian Award of Merit, which is announced for the first time in 2010, continues this tradition. It honours outstanding scientific achievements in the study field of the historical and cultural existence of mankind and the corresponding alterations in the human psyche.
The Award owes its name to Professor Hans Kilian, whose interdisciplinary concept of metacultural humanisation encompasses numerous historical, anthropological, sociological, psychological and psychoanalytic inquiries into the most pressing problems of a rapidly changing world.
In the spirit of Hans Kilian’s interdisciplinary research, this call for submissions is addressed foremost to scientists and researchers who, in their theoretical, methodical and empirical works, have been creatively transcending the borders between disciplines and cultures and bringing forth productive syntheses between these previously isolated areas of knowledge.
The addressed inter- and transdisciplinary perspectives bring together theories, methods and data from psychology and psychoanalysis, psychiatry and other medical sciences, sociology, history, social and cultural anthropology, as well as from other disciplines of social and cultural study. A special consideration shall be given to the exploration of historical and (inter-/trans-) cultural dimensions.
The value of the Award constitutes 80,000 Euros
The first conferment of this international award will take place in 2011 and thereupon biennially. The Foundation invites universities as well as renowned cultural and academic associations throughout the world to nominate eligible candidates. Self-nominations are possible.
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