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title: "Hanns-Lilje-Stiftungspreis 2027 on the theme \"The formative power of art and culture\""
organization: "Hanns-Lilje-Stiftung"
category: prize
deadline: 2026-12-01
valid_through: 2026-12-01
entry_fee: "Free"
award: "€10,000 for the Science Prize and €10,000 for the Initiative Prize"
eligibility: "Open to outstanding scientists, successful initiatives, and impactful projects nationwide in Germany. Applicants must demonstrate a clear dialogue with church and theology."
source_url: "https://hanns-lilje-stiftung.de/projekte/hl_stiftungspreis/stiftungspreis2027"
canonical: "https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/hanns-lilje-stiftungspreis-2027-on-the-theme-the-formative-power-of-art--2c0d7137"
status: open
last_updated: 2026-05-14T06:58:06.310931
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# Hanns-Lilje-Stiftungspreis 2027 on the theme "The formative power of art and culture"

**Organization**: Hanns-Lilje-Stiftung
**Category**: prize
**Deadline**: 2026-12-01
**Entry fee**: Free
**Award**: €10,000 for the Science Prize and €10,000 for the Initiative Prize
**Eligibility**: Open to outstanding scientists, successful initiatives, and impactful projects nationwide in Germany. Applicants must demonstrate a clear dialogue with church and theology.

## Description

The Hanns-Lilje-Stiftung is awarding its 2027 prize on the theme "The formative power of art and culture." The prize is divided into two categories: a Science Prize for outstanding academic work (doctorates and habilitations) and an Initiative Prize for successful initiatives and projects of significant importance. Each category offers a prize of €10,000. The call is open to applicants nationwide in Germany, with a particular interest in future-oriented topics and solutions. The foundation aims to promote dialogue with the church and theology, and applicants must demonstrate this engagement in their submissions. The prize is the highest endowed award given by church foundations in Germany.

## Apply / Verify

- Official source: https://hanns-lilje-stiftung.de/projekte/hl_stiftungspreis/stiftungspreis2027
- OpenCall Radar listing: https://opencallradar.com/open-calls/hanns-lilje-stiftungspreis-2027-on-the-theme-the-formative-power-of-art--2c0d7137