🎉We congratulate Johannes Krause (Max-Planck-Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology) and Christian Doeller (Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences) on being awarded the prestigious Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Prize by German Research Foundation (DFG). This means that two of the ten prizes went to Leipzig. We also congratulate Lars Meyer (Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences) on receiving an ERC Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). In addition to their work as MPI directors, Prof. Doeller and Prof. Krause are also honorary professors at the University of Leipzig.   

👉 Christian Doeller receives the award for his work in cognitive neuroscience and psychology, in which he investigates human thinking and, in particular, the connection between spatial perception and logical thinking.

👉 Johannes Krause receives the award for his contributions to archaeogenetics, in which he investigates the history of human settlement on different continents and the historical spread of infectious diseases.

👉 Lars Meyer will use the funding to further expand his groundbreaking work on language processing in the brain and use imaging techniques, computer-assisted analyses, and experiments to investigate when and why listening and understanding come easily to us.

These successes are also a tribute to the Max Planck Institute for Human Cognitive and Brain Sciences and the Max-Planck-Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology, whose outstanding work and scientific culture make these achievements possible! The awards and the ERC grant are an impressive testament to the research strength of Leipzig as a center of science and a boost to our national and international visibility and attractiveness.

At the network meeting of the 𝗗𝘂𝗮𝗹 𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗲𝘁𝘇𝘄𝗲𝗿𝗸 𝗠𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗹𝗱𝗲𝘂𝘁𝘀𝗰𝗵𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗱 (DCNM) at Leipzig University on November 12, 2025, representatives from universities, research institutions, and local authorities discussed current challenges and opportunities for supporting dual career partners. The DCNM, based at the LSN, is an active and growing community that now has 38 members. Together, we are committed to ensuring that dual career partners receive professional advice and are able to establish themselves professionally in central Germany. In this way, the DCNM makes a significant contribution to attracting skilled workers to our region.

👉 If you are interested in dual career services, you can find more information at: www.dcnm.de – we look forward to hearing from you and welcoming new members!

The Leipzig Science Network had the pleasure of meeting with Bibhu Mishra, head of the Saxon Science Liaison Office India (Chennai), in Leipzig. 

The coordination offices of both countries have the core task of promoting relationships and joint projects for scientific, economic, and student exchange. They also advise individuals seeking academic exchange opportunities and provide information on scholarships and funding programs. The aim is to create mutual benefits in technology transfer and internationalization. Further Information

Thank you, Bibhu Mishra, for your valuable insights! The exchange has paved the way for stronger international partnerships in research and innovation, as well as closer ties with Indian researchers and institutions.