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\r\n The Klaus J. Jacobs Awards were established in 2009 to honor the commitment of the Jacobs Foundation\u2019s founder to research, practice, and scientific progress in child learning and education. <\/p>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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\r\n The Klaus J. Jacobs Research Prize <\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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The prize acknowledges exceptional researchers whose work can be regarded as key to progress in the field, in any scholarly discipline that is aimed at improving the learning, development, and living conditions of children and youth. The prize is endowed with CHF 1 million to support the research of the prize recipient.<\/span> The jury<\/span><\/a> consists of a select group of internationally renowned scientists from a range of disciplines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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\r\n The Klaus J. Jacobs Best Practice Prizes <\/h3>\r\n <\/div>\r\n
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The prize acknowledged outstanding commitment from institutions or individuals in implementing evidence-based solutions for child learning and education. The Best Practice Prizes were awarded annually until 2018, after which they had been presented biennially. The 2024 awards were the final presentation of this prize. Each of the up to three prize recipients received CHF 200,000 in unrestricted funding. Up to ten prize finalists received support for activities with the Foundation to promote evidence-based best practice in advancing child learning and education. \u200bThe Best Practice Prize jury consisted of the Jacobs Foundation Board of Trustees.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n \r\n

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