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Events, news, and features – discover the work of our researchers and the Foundation.

Open science fuelled the discoveries shaping our world. But can it survive authoritarianism, geopolitics & proprietary AI? Join the dialogue organised by the Einstein Foundation Award and the Berlin University Alliance at Berlin Science Week.

Gain experience as a postdoctoral researcher at both a university and a non-university research institution in Berlin at the same time? The Berlin Career Track “Academia” is now offering this opportunity as part of a pilot phase supported by the Einstein Foundation.

Further insights

On 14 March 2026, we celebrated science and the laureates of the 2025 Einstein Foundation Award at the Bode Museum in Berlin. Join us for two minutes - watch the video highlights on YouTube here.

On Albert Einstein's birthday, we bestowed the Einstein Foundation Award at the Bode-Museum Berlin. Winners, jury members, and foundation leadership shared why the award is truly unique. Watch the short statements on YouTube!

[Bitte in "Englisch" übersetzen:] Wissenschaftliche Journale in einem Regal

On 7 November 2025, experts gathered at Berlin Science Week to discuss the future of academic publishing – from reforming the current system to building a completely new one. We recorded the Oxford-style debate for you and summarised the most important arguments.

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