Postdoc nominated for funding award

23 September 2019

Congratulations to our postdoc Sarah Lenz. With her book "Ethische Geldinstitute" about ethical financial institutions she is nominated for the Opus Primum Förderpreis of the Volkswagen Foundation. The prize is awarded to the best young scholarly publication. Out of 90 entries, ten scientists made it onto the shortlist. An expert jury will announce the winner on 21 October 2019.

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