Kevin Elliott, professor in Lyman Briggs College and the Department of Fisheries and Wildlife, was recently awarded a Humboldt Research Award from the German government. This prestigious award recognizes researchers with outstanding international reputations as educators and scholars whose work has made a significant impact beyond their immediate fields. 

In 2025, Elliott will conduct research at Leibniz University in Hannover, Germany. Reflecting on the award, Professor Elliott remarked, “Given that these awards are designed to recognize internationally leading researchers from across all disciplines, it means a lot to receive this kind of recognition.” The award will enable him to collaborate with researchers worldwide, fostering new international connections in his field. 

The Humboldt Research Award highlights Elliott’s distinguished career, which exemplifies excellence in both teaching and research. His contributions stand out among a competitive pool of candidates, showing his dedication to advancing knowledge at the intersection of science, ethics, and education. A newly-awarded Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Elliott is a philosopher of science who focuses on examining the ethical and social aspects of scientific research. His work primarily focuses on how different types of values can shape research, with an emphasis on environmental health. Elliott actively engages in interdisciplinary work by engaging with scientific and policy organizations, including the U.S. National Institute for Environmental Health Sciences, the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and the World Health Organization.