Goethe Prize of the City of Frankfurt
げーてしょう（ふらんくふるとし）
Award presented by the City of Frankfurt for outstanding achievements in memory of Johann Wolfgang von Goethe. Established in 1927.
Literary awardCultural awardAcademic/Humanities award
- Established
- 1927
- Organizer
- City of Frankfurt am Main (Stadt Frankfurt am Main)
- Category
- Research, Translation, and Scholarship
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- 3 per year
- Announcement Period
- around May
- Status
- Active
Description
Goethe Prize of the City of Frankfurt (Goethe-Preis der Stadt Frankfurt am Main) is an award presented by the City of Frankfurt in commemoration of Goethe, established in 1927. Recipients include not only writers but also individuals from diverse fields such as theater, art, philosophy, and science. Until 1955, it was awarded approximately annually, and thereafter every three years in principle. The prize money is €50,000, and a certificate written on parchment is presented.
Prize
- Main Prize
- €50,000 prize money and a certificate written on parchment
- Cash Prize
- 50,000 EUR
- Parchment certificate
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate selection and deliberation | Frankfurt city authorities and selection committee (cultural department officials, etc.) | — | City's official announcement/press release |
| Final decision and award ceremony | Final decision by city authorities and selection committee | — | Official award ceremony and press announcement |
Candidate selection and deliberation
Judges
Frankfurt city authorities and selection committee (cultural department officials, etc.)
Announcement
City's official announcement/press release
Final decision and award ceremony
Judges
Final decision by city authorities and selection committee
Announcement
Official award ceremony and press announcement
Criteria
- Outstanding achievements worthy of commemorating Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
- Long-term and international contributions to literature, culture, and academia
- Significant academic and social impact of the achievements
Application Tips
Dos
- 受賞歴や主要業績を明確にまとめる（公募が行われる場合）
- 国際的な評価や翻訳、批評での位置づけなど長期的な業績を示す
- 公的な推薦や所属機関のサポートを用意する
Don''ts
- 単発の活動だけで応募を期待しない
- 事実を誇張した情報や不正確な資料を提出しない
- 主催者の意向を無視して無断で資料を送付しない（公募がない場合）
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