Dr. Jürgen Ulderup Prize

The prize is named after Dr. Jürgen Ulderup, the owner of what was formerly Lemförder Metallwaren GmbH and is today ZF Friedrichshaften AG, who passed away in 1991. The foundation he established promotes scientific and technical training and continued education for mechanical engineering students, including acquisition of the necessary foreign language skills. To achieve these goals, the foundation supports study periods and internship placements abroad, as well as outstanding coursework and academic papers, through the prize in Ulderup’s name.

Awarded by:
DR. JÜRGEN AND IRMGARD ULDERUP FOUNDATION, Diepholz, upon the recommendation of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Leibniz University Hannover

Awarded to:
Students and graduates of the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering for outstanding achievements on their intermediate or final Diplom examination or their doctorate

Subject area:
Mechanical engineering

Award timing:
Annually (since 1998) in summer semester (April)

Award amount:
This prize includes a financial award, the value of which is determined by the foundation’s board of trustees.