Mannheim sociologist and former MZES Director Irena Kogan was honoured with the 2026 Baden-Württemberg State Research Prize by Minister of Science, Research and Arts Petra Olschowski on 11 June. Kogan received the prize for her outstanding achievements in basic research (see press release, in German).
A video interview with the award winner is available on YouTube.
Photos from the awards ceremony can be found on the ministry's website.