Eligible for nomination are researchers whose outstanding academic qualification is internationally recognised and can be demonstrated through corresponding successes in applied research. Nominees must moreover offer a well-founded expectation of future outstanding academic achievements that will have a lasting impact on their discipline beyond their immediate research area. The individual nominated must additionally meet the following criteria:

• The nominated individual must have gained her/his doctorate no more than 18 years ago. An exception to this rule may be made where justified (e.g. in the case of career breaks to raise children).
• The nominee may not previously have received an award from the Humboldt Foundation for her/his academic work.
• At the time of nomination, the nominee must have been predominantly living and working outside Germany for at least five years.
• The nominee must not yet have entered permanent employment in Germany at the time of selection.

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation aims to achieve a good balance between genders and a high level of diversity among its fellows in all areas. We therefore expressly welcome the nominiation of female scientists and members of underrepresented groups.

Self-nominations are not possible, nor may you nominate close relatives or your marital/registered partner.

The review process takes approximately six months. The independent body that selects the award winners is comprised of approximately 22 academics of all disciplines; it meets twice a year and makes its decision based on the independent peer reviews and the nominees’ academic qualifications.

The main selection criteria include:

• outstanding research record with scientific achievements that have already influenced the nominee’s field of work
• research field with clear practical applications
• reasonable prospects for producing outstanding achievements with an impact that extends beyond the immediate field of work
• the significance of the awarding of a research prize in relation to the position of the recipient’s field in Germany

The competition between nominations is independent of discipline. There are no quotas for countries, research areas or the gender of the individuals nominated.

The Humboldt Foundation believes that academic excellence becomes particularly apparent when the individual’s life journey and educational background are considered – also and especially in terms of barriers to equal opportunities and accessibility.

We will inform nominators of the selection decision immediately after the meeting. If your nomination is unsuccessful, we will be happy to provide information on the level of competition and the selection criteria on request.

Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Address: Jean-Paul-Str. 12, 53173 Bonn, Germany

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