internationally recognised researchers
all countries (excluding Germany)
€60,000 award money (research stay of up to 12 months in Germany possible)
Every year, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants up to 100 Humboldt Research Awards to internationally leading researchers of all disciplines from abroad in recognition of their academic record to date.
For more information please see the Humboldt Research Award programme information.
The award amount is €60,000. Award winners are also invited to conduct a research project of their choice at a research institution in Germany in cooperation with specialist colleagues there. The award enables a total stay of between six months and a full year, which can be split into multiple stays.
We strive to offer our guest researchers individualised support and funding. Amongst the benefits available to award winners are invitations to numerous events and the opportunity to attend language courses. Our alumni sponsorship measures flexibly support every Humboldtian’s individual journey through life, in both their careers and their future collaborations.
Nominations for a Humboldt Research Award may be initiated by established researchers at research institutions in Germany. Humboldt Foundation award winners working abroad are also eligible to submit nominations jointly with a researcher working in Germany.
For details of the nomination process please see the web page Information for nominators for the Humboldt Research Award. As soon as we receive all the necessary documents, we will confirm receipt of the nomination by e-mail and initiate the review process. All information will of course be treated as strictly confidential. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us (info[at]avh.de). We are happy to help.
Eligible for nomination are researchers whose fundamental discoveries, new theories or findings have had a lasting effect on their discipline beyond their immediate research area and who are expected, moreover, to continue producing outstanding research in the future. The individual nominated must additionally meet the following criteria:
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.
Sponsor Institute/Organizations: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
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Address: Jean-Paul-Str. 12, 53173 Bonn, Germany
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$60,000
Affiliation: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Address: Jean-Paul-Str. 12, 53173 Bonn, Germany
Website URL: https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/humboldt-research-award
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