Bundesverband Alternative Investments e.V. (BAI)

One of the BAI's goals is the support of research studies, to combine theory and praxis and provide a basis for a dialogue not only within the respective field of study, but also between science and the AI industry and Investors. In 2010 the BAI decided to support scientific research in the field of Alternative Investments. The invitation to tender shall motivate junior researchers and scientists, to concentrate on doing Research on Alternative Investment topics.

For this purpose the BAI is offering the Science Award combined with financial rewards in an total amount of 14.000 Euro per year in the following categories:

   •   Bachelor Thesis
   •   Master Thesis
   •   Degree dissertation/ Habilitation
   •   Other scientific papers

These distinctions represent excellent scientific work in the field of Alternative Investments.

The awarding of prizes is decided by an independent jury, consisting of recognized experts from science and practice.

Members of the jury are:

Prof. Dr. Mark Mietzner, Hochschule für Technik, Wirtschaft und Kultur Leipzig 
Prof. Dr. Denis Schweizer, Concordia University
Prof. Dr. Dirk Schiereck, TU Darmstadt
Prof. Dr. Demir Bektić, International University of Monaco
Dr. Philippe Jost, Capital Dynamics
Dr. Jan Tille, Absolut Research GmbH

for legal papers:
Prof. Dr. Bernd Geier, SRH Hochschule Heidelberg / Partner, Rechtsanwalt, Solicitor (England & Wales), RIMÔN FALKENFORT

Deadline for the Science Award 2025 is February 28, 2025.

Notice: The prize is offered to students, doctoral students, student and post doctoral researchers from German Universities or German Research Institutions only. In addition, individuals or teams from the field of professional practice from Germany are entitled to participate. Further information in German language is downloadable below.

BAI Science Prize 2025 - General Information
BAI Science Prize 2025 - Application Form
BAI Science Prize 2025 - Poster
BAI Science Prize 2025 - Conditions for Participation

For further information, please do not hesitate to contact Roland Brooks under brooks@bvai.de or +49 (0)228 969 87 16.

One of the BAI's goals is the support of research studies, to combine theory and praxis and provide a basis for a dialogue not only within the respective field of study, but also between science and the AI industry and investors.

In this context the BAI is offering Science Award, which is related to financial rewards. The existing funding opportunities are complemented by the offer of printing costs grants for excellent dissertations.

In this way junior researcher and scientists shall be encouraged to discuss Alternative Investments topics within their dissertations.

The field of Alternative Investments is dynamic and characterized by changes regarding the frame conditions, strategies or other relevant factors, so that  dissertations are appropriate to provide new insights and approaches. With help of these works the Alternative Investments industry and investors can benefit from practical relevant knowledge.

Notice: The printing costs grants can be offered to doctoral students from German Universities or German Research Institutions only. Further information in German language is downloadable below.

 

Printing Cost Grant Application Form
Printing Cost Grant Conditions