Articles & Interviews

The Jacobs Foundation is now calling for applications for the globally competitive Jacobs Research Fellowship Program.

Prof. Charles A. Nelson and Prof. Daniel L. Schwartz received the two 2021 Research Prizes in a special online ceremony on November 19. An international audience celebrated our two Prize recipients via livestream.

Prof. Charles A. Nelson and Prof. Daniel L. Schwartz receive a 2021 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize in a special ceremony that reflects our current extraordinary circumstances.

He was a member of the Foundation’s Board of Trustees from 1995-2003 and passed away on 23 October 2021.

Technology is predicted to play an increasing role in education in the next decade. Co-CEO Simon Sommer provides his personal view on EdTech, which issues need to be sorted out to make it work, and the role he envisages for the Jacobs Foundation.

Our Board Member Ulman Lindenbergerl talks about his work with the Jacobs Foundation, learning, and being open to drawing inspiration from any person or source.

Prof. Charles A. Nelson receives the 2021 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize for his groundbreaking research on the impacts of childhood adversities on brain development, behavioral disorders, and social stability.

Prof. Daniel L. Schwartz receives the 2021 Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize for his studies addressing cognitive questions through innovative learning experiments, bringing new insight to areas of educational research.

Two outstanding recipients have each been bestowed with the prestigious Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize, each endowed with one million Swiss Francs, for their outstanding scientific achievements.