The University of Potsdam is awarding the "Voltaire Prize for Tolerance, International Understanding and Respect for Difference" for the fifth time as a part of the New Year's Reception in January 2021. The Voltaire Prize is financed by the Friede Springer Foundation and has been awarded every year since 2017 to a scientist who is committed to freedom of research and teaching and the right to freedom of expression.

Nominate a young researcher for the 5,000 € Voltaire Prize, which is awarded for the scientific examination of the topics of international understanding, tolerance and respect for differences and which honors scientists who are committed to freedom in research and education and advocate freedom of expression. All information on the nomination of a candidate can be found here.