The mission of GEOMAR is:
To investigate the physical, chemical, biological, and geological processes in the ocean and their interaction with the seafloor and the atmosphere.
Prizes and Awards at GEOMAR
At the GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel, a series of prizes are awarded each year, which are donated by various foundations.
These include:
- German Ocean Award (donated by Deutsche Bank AG)
- Excellence Professorships (donated by the Prof. Dr. Werner Petersen Foundation) (in German only)
- Annette-Barthelt Award (donated by the Annette Barthelt Foundation) (in German only)
- Otto-Krümmel-Award (donated by Society to Support GEOMAR Helmholtz Centre for Ocean Research Kiel e.V. with support of the shipping company Briese)
- GEOMAR Young Talent Award (donated by the Prof. Dr. Werner Petersen Foundation)
