Welcome to the Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation

In 2013, the co-founder of SAP, Klaus Tschira, established the nonprofit Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation (HLFF) with the goal of fostering mathematics and computer science.

The HLFF organizes the annual Heidelberg Laureate Forum (HLF), a networking conference where 200 outstanding young researchers in mathematics and computer science interact with the recipients of the most renowned prizes in the fields. Another primary focus of the Foundation is turning the public’s attention toward mathematics and computer science, not only to awaken but to strengthen their interest through events and exhibitions held in their Mathematics Informatics Station (MAINS).

The HLFF is funded by the German foundation Klaus Tschira Stiftung (KTS), which supports the natural sciences, mathematics and computer science, while striving to increase their appreciation. Education, research and science communication are the foundation’s three primary areas of focus.

Richard S. Sutton. Laureate Portrait photo.
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HLF Laureate Portrait: Richard S. Sutton

Meet Richard S. Sutton, who received the 2024 ACM A.M. Turing Award “with Andrew Barto for developing the conceptual and algorithmic foundations of reinforcement learning.” At the 12th HLF, we sat down for an interview with him to speak about his life and career. Check out the full interview – part of our extensive "HLF Laureate Portraits" series.

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Multiple positions are currently open

You can find the full job descriptions and the application details (in German) by clicking “more”.


We look forward to hearing from you!

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Portraits of Jessica Fintzen and Albrecht Schmidt

New Co-Chairs of the Scientific Committee

The Heidelberg Laureate Forum Foundation welcomes its two new Scientific Chairpersons, Prof. Dr. Jessica Fintzen and Prof. Dr. Albrecht Schmidt, after the departure of Prof. Dr. Anna Wienhard, who previously held the position. 

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New HLFF Spotlight: Alumni in Action!

In the latest HLFF Spotlight, we meet Jimoh Abdulganiyu, a computer scientist and Graduate Research Assistant working at the Utah Water Research Laboratory, where he uses hyperspectral imaging to analyze vegetation affected by dust brought about by the erosion of the Great Salt Lake.

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