The American Academy in Berlin is pleased to announce the Berlin Prize recipients for the 2025-26 academic year. The Berlin Prize is awarded annually to US-based scholars, writers, composers, and artists who represent the highest standards of excellence in their fields, from the humanities and social sciences to journalism, public policy, fiction, the visual arts, and music composition.
The Berlin Prize provides recipients the time and resources to advance important scholarly and artistic projects, free from the constraints of other professional obligations. Fellows also work throughout the semester with Berlin peers and institutions in the Academy’s network, forging meaningful connections that lead to lasting transatlantic relationships. During their stays, fellows engage with German audiences through lectures, readings, and performances, which form the core of the American Academy’s public program.