Laureates 2011

Research Prize 2011

The Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize 2011 goes to Professor Michael Tomasello, Director of the Max Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology in Leipzig, Germany. More

Best Practice Award 2011

The Klaus J. Jacobs Best Practice Award 2011 is bestowed upon Christiane Daepp, founder of the Swiss program “Ideenbüro”. More

LAUREATES 2010

  • From natural disposition to behaviour

    Research Prize 2010

    Terrie Moffitt and Avshalom Caspi have opened up new perspectives on the interplay between genetic disposition and environmental influences in the development of children. More

  • Early support

    Best Practice Award 2010

    Opstapje e.V. and a:primo successfully adapt an innovative play and development programme for children and families to local conditions in Germany and Switzerland. More

LAUREATES 2009

  • Research for Practice

    Laurence Steinberg - Research for Practice

    Laurence Steinberg has been highly influential in the way in which adolescent development is understood by both scientists and politicians. More

  • A Future for Young People

    Father Johann Casutt - A Future for Young People

    Father Johann Casutt successfully adapted the Swiss model for the vocational training of young people to suit the circumstances of Indonesia. For this achievement he has been chosen to receive the Best Practice Award for Productive Youth Development. More