Alexander von Humboldt (1769 - 1859): discoverer, universal scholar, cosmopolitan and patron of excellent scientific talent - Alexander von Humboldt (1769 - 1859): discoverer, universal scholar, cosmopolitan and patron of excellent scientific talent
- 1953: establishment of today’s Alexander von Humboldt Foundation based in Bonn Bad-Godesberg
- international network of academic cooperation and trust inspired by Humboldt’s example
sponsorship of international academics as a part of foreign cultural and educational policy - sponsorship of international academics as a part of foreign cultural and educational policy
- strengthening cutting-edge research through internationalisation
- impetus for the research location Germany by promoting individuals
- advancing development through academic cooperation
- mobility counselling in the European context
sole selection criterion: academic excellence - sole selection criterion: academic excellence
- no quotas for countries or disciplines
- sponsorship of people, not projects
- free choice of academic host/collaborative partner in Germany
- independent scientific research, not stipulated by the Foundation
equal opportunities is an important issue for the Foundation - equal opportunities is an important issue for the Foundation
- sponsoring of women: fellowship programmes 32%, award programmes 13%
- sponsoring of women correlates with age, career stage and geographical origin
- measures supplementing standard sponsorship opportunities: fellowship extension or interruption, allowances, targeted counselling
Budget for 2009: approx. 76.6 million EUR Financed by federal funds: approx. 95% Budget for 2009: approx. 76.6 million EUR Financed by federal funds: approx. 95%
approximately 100 universities: research in all disciplines - approximately 100 universities: research in all disciplines
- 76 Max Planck Institutes: basic research, especially in the natural and biosciences but also in the humanities and social sciences
- 59 Fraunhofer Institutes: applied research
- 16 Helmholtz Centres: technical-scientific and biomedical research
- 86 Leibniz Institutes: research ranging from knowledge-oriented basic research to applied research
sponsorship for foreign and German top-flight academics to collaborate with specialist colleagues - sponsorship for foreign and German top-flight academics to collaborate with specialist colleagues
- more than 800 prestigious research fellowships and awards annually
- flexible sponsorship options for different career stages
- individual and personal mentoring for those sponsored and their families
- the success rate for applications and nominations is between 30% and 40%
over 24,000 Humboldtians in more than 130 countries: “Once an Humboldtian – always an Humboldtian“ - over 24,000 Humboldtians in more than 130 countries: “Once an Humboldtian – always an Humboldtian“
- alumni sponsorhip and international networking through e.g.
- further research stays
- Research Group Linkage Programme
- Humboldt Colloquia and Kollegs
- Humboldt Alumni Associations
- Humboldt Alumni Award
Public network - Public network
- search and find Humboldtians electronically
- search the Bibliographia Humboldtiana
- Protected area (for Humboldtians)
- access the details and contact addresses of all Humboldtians
- administer entries in the Bibliographica Humboldtiana and your personal profile
- www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/researching-the-network.html
For postdoctoral and experienced researchers - For postdoctoral and experienced researchers
Humboldt Research Fellowship- worldwide, all disciplines, no quotas
- researchers from emerging and developing countries, all disciplines, no quotas
- research projects with relevance to development
For postdoctoral and experienced researchers - For postdoctoral and experienced researchers
Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship- worldwide, all subjects, no quotas
- Humboldtians as hosts
- host contribution (negotiated individually)
applications at any time to the Foundation directly - applications at any time to the Foundation directly
- assessment by independent expert reviewers
- decision by independent selection committees
- duration of procedure: approximately 3 to 6 months
fellowship - fellowship
- travel lump sum
- language courses*
- family allowance
- allowance for research costs for the host institute*
(*not applicable to Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships)
intensive and individual mentoring in Germany and abroad by personal contacts at the Foundation - intensive and individual mentoring in Germany and abroad by personal contacts at the Foundation
- study tour*, network meeting, annual meeting
- return fellowships for specific regions
- alumni sponsorship
(*not applicable to Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships)
2005–2009: 2,889 research fellowships granted to academics from abroad 2005–2009: 2,889 research fellowships granted to academics from abroad
2005–2009: 2,889 research fellowships granted to academics from abroad 2005–2009: 2,889 research fellowships granted to academics from abroad
Research Awards - Research Awards
- Humboldt Research Award: 60,000 EUR
- Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award: 45,000 EUR
- Reimar Lüst Award: 50,000 EUR
- Konrad Adenauer Research Award: 60,000 EUR
- Phillip Franz von Siebold Award: 50,000 EUR
- Max Planck Research Award: 750,000 EUR
- Sofja Kovalevskaja Award: up to 1.65 million EUR
- Alexander von Humboldt Professorship: 3.5 to 5 million EUR
Humboldt Research Award (by nomination) - Humboldt Research Award (by nomination)
- for internationally eminent academics from abroad
- 60,000 EUR, research stay in Germany
- Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award (by nomination)
- for experienced, internationally-respected academics from abroad up to 18 years after completion of doctorate
- up to 45,000 EUR, research stay in Germany
Sofja Kovalevskaja Award - Sofja Kovalevskaja Award
- for top level junior academics from abroad
- up to 1.65 million EUR for a period of 5 years
- to establish their own junior research group in Germany
- joint application by the applicant and the host institution
Max Planck Research Award - Max Planck Research Award
- for outstanding foreign and German academics
- up to 750,000 EUR to fund a 5 year academic collaboration
- nomination by universities and research institutions in Germany
Alexander von Humboldt Professorship - Alexander von Humboldt Professorship
- International Award for Research in Germany for leading academics of all disciplines from abroad
- 3.5 or 5 million EUR for 5 years, up to 10 award winners p.a.
- nominations by German universities or joint applications by universities and non-university research institutions
- requirement: strategic plan by the university to integrate the award winner into long-term research and development
for outstanding prospective leaders from the USA, the Russian Federation and China for outstanding prospective leaders from the USA, the Russian Federation and China- candidates from all professions and disciplines with particular emphasis on the humanities, law, social sciences and economics
- with an independent project in Germany that has been agreed with the host.
- intermediaries between their home countries and Germany
Application requirements - Application requirements
- Bachelor's or equivalent academic degree
- leadership potential
- Benefits provided
- 12-month fellowship in Germany, extension of up to 3 months possible
- language course, introductory seminar, study trip, reception at the Federal Chancellery
- travel lump sum, family allowances
for prospective leaders from emerging and developing countries, who for prospective leaders from emerging and developing countries, who - are engaged in climate protection and resource conservation;
- are working in academia, business, governmental or non-governmental organisations;
- would like to conduct an independent project agreed with a host in Germany
Application requirements - Application requirements
- Bachelor's or equivalent academic degree
- further academic or professional qualification or extensive, theme-related professional experience
- leadership potential
- Benefits provided
- 12-month fellowship in Germany, extension of up to 3 months possible
- introductory seminar, training courses, final meeting
- language course (optional), travel lump sum, family allowances
Binational, interdisciplinary conferences* for outstanding young researchers from the USA, Japan, United Kingdom, China, India, Israel and Brazil Binational, interdisciplinary conferences* for outstanding young researchers from the USA, Japan, United Kingdom, China, India, Israel and Brazil - Format
- 3-day conferences in the areas of natural sciences, engineering and the humanities
- in cooperation with foreign partner organisations
- alternating annually between Germany and the partner country
* self-nomination is not possible
Germany’s role in the EU-wide network of EURAXESS Services Centres to facilitate cross-border, research-related mobility Germany’s role in the EU-wide network of EURAXESS Services Centres to facilitate cross-border, research-related mobility- Information and personal counselling for internationally mobile researchers:
- funding programmes
- job offers
- immigration and residence, taxation
- Internet portal and contacts: www.euraxess.de
Task information and advice for German institutions and researchers on opportunities and actions in the Specific Programme ‘People’ of the 7th EU Research Framework Programme which includes the Marie Curie Actionssupport for research training, career development and transnational researcher mobility; intersectoral exchange; international cooperation
Alumniportal Deutschland - target group: anyone who has studied or conducted research in Germany (Germany alumni)
- access to all registered Germany alumni, organisations and companies
- access to opportunities in education and research
- opportunities for alumni to present their expertise
- Role of the Humboldt Foundation:
- to contribute its worldwide alumni network to the Portal
- to provide an additional networking platform for its own alumni
- www.alumniportal-deutschland.org
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is available to answer your questions at any time: The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is available to answer your questions at any time:www.humboldt-foundation.deJean-Paul-Straße 12 53173 Bonn Germany Tel: +49 228 833-0 Fax: +49 228 833-199
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