Heineken Prizes
Honouring the best in Arts and Sciences
A tribute to internationally leading scientists, renowned visual artists and the next generation of promising researchers.
Over the past six decades, the Heineken Prizes have honoured research that has reshaped its field. Established in 1964 by Alfred Heineken in honour of his father, Henry Pierre Heineken, the first award was the Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics. Laureates include many of the world’s leading scientists and several future Nobel Prize recipients.
Heineken Prizes 2027
The Alfred Heineken Fondsen Foundation continues to champion excellence in science and art. Nominations for the 2027 Heineken Prizes for Arts and Sciences are now open.
This edition introduces an updated prize structure and nomination process for the Sciences, reflecting the evolving landscape of scientific research. As always laureates will be selected by independent juries of leading experts in their respective fields.
The Heineken Prizes ceremony will take place on Thursday, 30 September 2027.
Further information on eligibility, nomination requirements and procedures can be found on the Call for Nominations page.
News
Legacy
In 1964 Alfred Heineken endowed the Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics in honour of his father, Henry Pierre Heineken, who was a chemist with a passion for science.
Prizes
The Heineken Prizes reward individuals in the fields of Natural Sciences, (Bio)medical and Clinical Sciences, Humanities, Environmental Sciences and Sustainability, Cognitive Sciences and Intelligent Systems, and Art.
Nomination and Selection
The selection of the Heineken Prizes laureates is entrusted to independent juries. All jury members are leading experts their own fields of sciences and arts.
Awards Ceremony
During the award ceremony we celebrate the extraordinary achievements of the laureates in both science and art.
Recent Laureates
Miguel Leung
Heineken Young Scientists Award for Medical/Biomedical Sciences 2026
Yusuf Çelik
Heineken Young Scientists Award for Humanities 2026
Ayushi Rastogi
Heineken Young Scientists Award for Natural Sciences 2026
Anne Urai
Heineken Young Scientists Award for Social Sciences 2026
Ruedi Aebersold
Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024
Matthias Mann
Dr H.P. Heineken Prize for Biochemistry and Biophysics 2024