Schiller Memorial Prize
しらーきねんしょう
Literature award sponsored by Baden-Württemberg State. Awarded every three years for outstanding achievements in German literature or intellectual history.
Literature awardGerman literatureIntellectual history
- Established
- 1955
- Organizer
- Baden-Württemberg State (Land Baden-Württemberg)
- Category
- Nonfiction and Documentary Literature
- Selection Method
- Recommendation
- Target
- Professional
- Frequency
- Every 3 years
- Status
- Active
Description
Schiller Memorial Prize (Ger: Schiller-Gedächtnispreis) is a literature award sponsored by Baden-Württemberg State. Established in 1955 to commemorate the 150th anniversary of Friedrich Schiller's death with a donation. The main prize is 25,000 euros, awarded every three years on November 10, Friedrich Schiller's birthday. Targets outstanding achievements in German literature or intellectual history (single work or complete works), with two simultaneous grants for young playwrights (7,500 euros each).
Prize
- Main Prize
- Main prize (Schiller Memorial Prize): 25,000 euros. Additionally, two grants for young playwrights (7,500 euros each).
- Cash Prize
- 25,000 EUR
- Grants for young playwrights (7,500 EUR each, 2 awards)
Selection
Selection Process
| Stage | Judges | Pass Rate | Announcement |
|---|---|---|---|
| Candidate selection (nomination) | — | — | |
| Review (by review committee) | — | — | |
| Winner determination and announcement | — | Every three years on November 10 (Schiller's birthday) |
Candidate selection (nomination)
Judges
Review (by review committee)
Judges
Winner determination and announcement
Judges
Announcement
Every three years on November 10 (Schiller's birthday)
Criteria
- Outstanding achievements in German literature or intellectual history
- Evaluability as a single work or complete works
- Literary and academic influence or long-term value
Application Tips
Dos
- Clearly demonstrate outstanding achievements in target fields (German literature, intellectual history)
- Compile supporting materials such as reviews and award history showing the importance and influence of representative works or complete works
- If recommenders are available, prepare expert recommendations or external evaluations
Don''ts
- Do not submit unverified information or incorrect facts
- Do not emphasize only commercial success and neglect explaining academic and literary value
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