PhD award winners 2025

Once again, the Aarhus University Research Foundation awards the PhD Prize to five young researchers, who have each made an exceptional scientific contribution. You can read about the prize winners here.

By Filip Graugaard Esmarch

The AUFF talent prize is awarded for the 23rd time this year to five young researchers, one from each faculty. Each of the winners have shown impressive research results. They receive the prize for their work as a PhD student and not necessarily for the thesis only. This year, the prize goes to a molecular biologist/medicinal chemist, who has studied the effect of chemical molecules, i.a. in connection with drug absorption in the cells. A political scientist, who has studied the use of emphathy in political debates. A journalist, who has studied users of alternative news media. A veterinary and animal scientist, who has studied cattle methane emissions reduction. A molecular medicine scientist, who has studied bladder cancer treatment. All five winners continue their work as postdocs in the same department.

Facts about the AUFF PhD prize

• Aarhus University Research Foundation instituted the annual PhD Prize in connection with the University’s 75th anniversary in 2003.
• Based on recommendations from the faculties, the PhD schools at Aarhus University recommend a number of candidates for the prize. Together, the University Management and the Foundation choose the winners.
• All prize winners must have completed their PhD project the previous year, in this case 2024.