Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Humboldt Professorship Germany’s most valuable research award brings top international researchers to German universities.

Michaela Mahlberg | Applied linguistics

Language is the key to the world. Michaela Mahlberg uses computer-aided, quantitative linguistic methods to study huge bodies of text, not least with regard to the social function of language. At the new centre of Digital Humanities and Social Studies she will explore the social dimension of the datafication and algorithmisation of culture and society. more

Fatih Ömer İlday | Physics & materials science

F. Ömer İlday has played a seminal role in developing ultrafast laser technology, transforming the field of non-linear laser-matter interactions in the last few years. He is now invited to join Ruhr University Bochum to explore new research fields in materials science and establish a world-class research centre. more

Ariel Dora Stern | Health economics

Germany has a highly efficient health service but is not in the international vanguard according to health system research. Ariel Dora Stern, one of the few researchers with a global reputation in the field, is now invited to Potsdam to drive this highly relevant and promising field of research, which has been underrepresented in Germany to date. more

Suvrit Sra | Mathematics and machine learning

When mathematics meets AI, and optimisation, machine learning: mathematician Suvrit Sra’s fundamental works on methods of optimisation have made a seminal and incomparable contribution to the theoretical understanding and continued development of learning systems. The Technical University of Munich wants to harness the Humboldt Professorship for Artificial Intelligence to expand its leading position in the field of artificial intelligence. more

Arnim Wiek | Sustainability research

Arnim Wiek is a world leader in sustainability science and has played a seminal role in shaping its development. At the University of Freiburg, Wiek is invited to establish a Center for Sustainable Food Economy that will create synergies between existing research activities both there and at other universities in the tri-national Upper Rhein region. He will also help to reinforce efforts to internationalise sustainability research in Germany. more

30.000 researchers worldwide belong to the Humboldt Foundation’s network.


As Humboldtians, they are all members of the Humboldt Family: currently sponsorship recipients and alumni from more than 140 countries, including 61 Nobel Laureates.

The Humboldt Foundation

  • We sponsor researchers, regardless of discipline and nationality.
  • We strengthen Germany as a research location through international academic exchange.
  • We support our fellows and award winners for their entire lifetime.
  • We campaign for international understanding, scientific progress and development.

800 awards and fellowships are granted by the Humboldt Foundation every year.

Mouhamed Moustapha Fall (German Research Chair at AIMS Senegal)
“Mathematics offers huge optimization potential to the African people.”

Humboldt Kosmos – the Humboldt Foundation’s magazine. What are Humboldtians around the world working on? What are the issues in science, diplomacy and international affairs that move us? We report in our magazine.

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Humboldt Geography of Knowledge Where do most of the successful applicants and nominees come from and where are the Foundation’s alumni doing their research today?

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Research and Diversity: creating habitats

At the University of Regensburg’s Institute of Zoology, Humboldt Fellow Marion Cordonnier is investigating how humans influence ant diversity. Discover how the French ecologist combines her research with a surprise addition to the family and her wishes for other female researchers.

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From infectious diseases to female agency in India – 3 days of exciting interdisciplinary exchange on the “Challenges of Mobilities" at our German-Israeli Frontiers of Humanities Symposium.

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Language of Justice

Cameroon's only forensic linguist is fighting for easy language in courts and interpreters in trials, wants to change the legal system and spark the enthusiasm of more researchers in her field.

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Research and Diversity: creating habitats

At the University of Regensburg’s Institute of Zoology, Humboldt Fellow Marion Cordonnier is investigating how humans influence ant diversity. Discover how the French ecologist combines her research with a surprise addition to the family and her wishes for other female researchers.

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Language of Justice

Cameroon's only forensic linguist is fighting for easy language in courts and interpreters in trials, wants to change the legal system and spark the enthusiasm of more researchers in her field.

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Reaching for the stars

Eliana Masha is investigating what is going on inside the sun. The nuclear astrophysicist wants to determine the origins of the universe and show that anyone can become a researcher.

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Research with a family: the sound of diversity

With her research in Oldenburg, neuroscientist and Humboldtian Hanin Karawani Khoury wants to make her voice heard - for older people worldwide and for more diversity in science.

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From infectious diseases to female agency in India – 3 days of exciting interdisciplinary exchange on the “Challenges of Mobilities" at our German-Israeli Frontiers of Humanities Symposium.

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Every year in August, our current Humboldt Fellows are invited on a two-week tour through Germany – the #AvHStudyTour. We are happy that you enjoyed it, dear Humboldtians, and thank you for the great pictures you sent us!

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How can we live a sustainable life in harmony with nature? The participants in the 2024 #HumboldtResidencyProgramme, Adenike Adebukola Akinsemolu and Christer de Silva, find the answers in indigenous communities. Read more in our Residency Diary!

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When one journey ends, another begins... Our Chancellor Fellows 23/24 are on the home stretch of their stay in Germany. We wish all of you the best of luck in your future endeavours. Stay in touch!

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"Interchange among researchers can give rise to different perspectives that expand our inherent experiences and standpoints." #Humboldtian Dhanasree Jayaram on her experiences with Science Diplomacy and why it is so important.

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Building bridges – that's not only the goal of the Humboldt Foundation, but also of our annual meeting! A huge thank you to all Humboldtians who made this event what it is: a celebration of the Humboldt Family!

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Rebuilding Ukraine together: Robert Schlögl, President of the Humboldt Foundation, discusses the role of culture and education at the Ukraine Recovery Conference #URC2024.

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"#Diversity is a great resource, a great originator of creativity!" Für Humboldt-Professor Ömer Ilday und uns als Stiftung ist #Diversität in der Wissenschaft unerlässlich. #StimmeFürVielfalt am Deutschen Diversity-Tag 2024.

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Apply now: We invite early career researchers from the USA & Germany to participate in the German-American Frontiers of Engineering Symposium on “A Digitally Connected World”! 

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Georg Forster Research Fellowship

The Fellowship for postdoctoral and experienced researchers from developing and emerging countries who are contributing to sustainable development. The sponsorship is equivalent to the Humboldt Research Fellowship.

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