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The purpose of the foundation, as determined by the statutes, is the promotion of scientific research, education, popular and vocational training, tolerance in all areas of culture and the idea of international understanding.

News:

On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, the Erwin-Stein-Stiftung will award the Erwin Stein Prize for the year 2026 to the Tübingen theologian Eilert Herms, Professor emeritus, in recognition of his life’s work. The public ceremony will take place at 4:15 p.m. in the auditorium of Justus Liebig University Giessen (Ludwigstr. 23, 35390 Gießen).