2026 Symposium and Award Ceremony.

Jason W. Chin from the Ellison Institute of Technology Oxford, UK, is the winner of the 2026 Heinrich Wieland Prize. He will receive the 250,000 EUR award for his pioneering contributions to synthetic biology, particularly his engineering of cells to biosynthesize unnatural proteins and polymers with properties absent in nature. The award symposium and prize ceremony will take place in Munich on 5th November 2026.

The symposium will bring together world-leading scientists whose work intersects with and builds upon the themes central to this year's prize: the engineering of biological systems, the expansion and reprogramming of genetic codes, and the development of new molecular tools for medicine and biotechnology. Whether you are a researcher, a student, or simply curious about this year's research topic — the award symposium offers a unique opportunity to experience science at the highest level and to meet the speakers in person. Participation in the symposium is free of charge, but registration is required.

Junior researchers are invited to apply for a short talk at the symposium. In addition, the Boehringer Ingelheim Stiftung offers travel grants for junior scientists based outside Munich who wish to attend the symposium.

→ Access registration here (open until 15 October 2026)

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