Since 2001, the German Society of Sport Psychology has been awarding a sponsorship prize for the best student theses at its annual conference. In 2019, on the occasion of the 50th anniversary of the asp, this prize was renamed from "asp-Studienpreis" to "Erwin-Hahn-Studienpreis der asp" with the consent of the Hahn family. This is a special tribute to Erwin Hahn's merits, especially in the founding phase of asp.

Very good examination, master's or diploma theses (not BA theses!) that deal with a topic at the interface of sports psychology, sports and sports science are awarded. The asp would like to set an example for the early promotion of young scientists. The award is combined with an invitation to present the work as a poster at the annual conference. A small subsidy is also granted for this.

The German Society of Sport Psychology (asp) would like to express its appreciation for the support provided during the doctorate and make it visible.

In addition, the asp calls out the support award in sports psychology: „Die goldene Hand der asp“.

The supervision of doctorates can sometimes be very time-consuming and exhausting, but this is compensated for by many positive effects such as possible joint publications or the good feeling of having been of great relevance for the promotion of young scientists (in sports psychology).

In addition to support in terms of methodology and content, excellent supervision should also include individual perception and appreciation of the doctoral candidate. Constructive feedback and trusting cooperation, which is manifested, for example, by good availability and regular discussions, are desirable. The focus of the supervision award is therefore visibility and appreciation for excellent support during the doctorate and at the same time raising awareness of the standards of good supervision.

Supervisors or support tandems may be nominated if at least one person has the official right to award doctorates at their respective university. As a rule, these are professors (including junior professors, associate professors, guest professors, honorary professors), people with a habilitation and independent junior research group leaders. Nominations are made by doctoral students who have been in a supervisory relationship for at least 1.5 years, i.e. who are registered for doctoral studies or have made a supervision agreement, and by postdocs up to 2 years after the doctorate (the date on the certificate applies). There must be at least 2 nominations for a supervisor or support tandem.

The support price is an ideal price, which is therefore not associated with prize money. The proposals submitted will be evaluated anonymously by three external experts from the dvs Commission for Young Researchers and the Association for the Promotion of Young Sports Scientists, supported by the department head for young researchers at the asp. A final recommendation is made to the asp Executive Committee.