Newsletter 3/2008

Dear readers,
The Sofja Kovalevskaja Award, granted by the Humboldt Foundation, is one of the most valuable research awards in Germany. Up to 1.65 million EUR provide for fantastic working conditions and are a genuine sign of trust in young research talents at the beginning of their careers. Discover more about the new award winners’ exciting projects and other news from the Foundation. Enjoy your read.

    Fast lane for creative junior researchers

    2008 Sofja Kovalevskaja Award Winners chosen. Eight international research talents will each receive up to 1.65 million EUR. more…

  • More money for Humboldt Kollegs

    Every year, the Foundation sponsors up to 40 regional specialist conferences for alumni all over the world, so-called Humboldt Kollegs. Greater flexibility and a 100% increase in the maximum funding for each Kolleg – from 20,000 EUR to 40,000 EUR – are making this networking tool more attractive than ever. more…

  • Infinitely Abstract, Incredibly Concrete – The Fascination of Mathematics

    The new Humboldt Kosmos showcasing the Year of Mathematics in Germany is now available, including: 
    Mathematics – Not a Science unto Itself: How Researchers and the Public Get Closer. more...
    Between Genius and Insanity: Why Hollywood Loves Heroes with Numbers on the Brain.  more...
    The Humboldt Foundation’s Mathematics Rankings.  more ...

  • Make career contacts in Germany – as a German Chancellor Fellow from the Russian Federation

    Once again next year, the Foundation is bringing as many as ten prospective young Russian leaders to Germany in the context of the German Chancellor Fellowship Programme. The next deadline for applications from candidates from the Russian Federation is 15 November 2008. more…

  • “Aktion Afrika”: 15 regional meetings strengthen Humboldt Network in African countries

    This year and next, Africa is one of the Humboldt Foundation’s sponsorship targets. On the strength of additional funding from the German Foreign Office’s “Aktion Afrika” Programme, the Humboldt Foundation is sponsoring researchers from Sub-Saharan Africa. more…

  • Wardwell Fellowships: First-rate opportunities for highly-gifted musicians from Spain

    In 2009, up to ten Spanish musicians or musicologists will have the opportunity to receive one of the respected Wardwell Fellowships. The closing date for applications is January 2009. more…