Elisabeth Goessmann Awards 2026
New call for tenders 2026
The Faculty of Catholic Theology at the University of Graz is inviting applications for:
The Elisabeth Gössmann Awards for outstanding research on women's and gender studies in the fields of theology and religion.
In memory of Dr. Dr. hc. mult. Elisabeth Gössmann, the Faculty of Catholic Theology at the University of Graz is once again awarding the Elisabeth Gössmann Prizes internationally for the year 2026 as part of the faculty's focus on “Theological Women's and Gender Studies.”
Research Award
Award for a dissertation or habilitation (amount: EUR 3000.00).
This thesis, written in German or English, should critically investigate issues related to women and gender in Christian or other religious traditions and also contribute to recent research in an innovative way. The dissertation/habilitation should have been completed no more than three years ago. The thesis, including an academic CV, one-page abstract and a cover letter highlighting the innovative contribution of the research, must be sent to elisabeth-goessmann-preis(at)uni-graz.at by 15 March 2026.
Advancement Award
Award for a thesis at the Master's level (amount: EUR 1000.00).
The thesis, written in German or English, which must have been graded above average, should critically investigate issues related to women and gender in Christian or other religious traditions. The degree should not have been completed more than two years ago. The thesis, including a short CV and a one-page abstract, must be sent to elisabeth-goessmann-preis(at)uni-graz.at by 15 March 2026.
The prizes will be awarded in fall/winter 2026. The award winners will be asked to present their work at this academic event.
Any queries can be directed to the chair of the jury, Prof. Dr. Martina Bär (martina.baer(at)uni-graz.at). There is no legal claim to the awards.