Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

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

Tina Malti | Developmental psychology

How do war and violence affect children psychologically? And how can children overcome such traumas? These are the kind of questions the psychologist Tina Malti explores in her research on childhood development. more

Edvardas Narevicius | Atomic and molecular physics

Edvardas Narevicius is one of the pioneers of ultra-low temperature chemistry. His experiments make it possible to observe novel quantum effects. He is invited to TU Dortmund University to reinforce the focus in experimental and theoretical quantum optics. more

Heike Vallery | Medical robotics

The human gait – which usually looks intuitive and natural – is an extremely complex form of locomotion. Mechanical engineer Heike Vallery studies gait and balance and develops applications for the rehabilitation of people with reduced mobility. more

Hector Geffner | Artificial intelligence and machine learning

Hector Geffner is seen as one of the leading minds on the global AI stage and a pioneer of automated planning. In Aachen, he will enhance Germany’s visibility as an AI hub and help to further Europe’s vanguard position in developing human-centred AI. more

Miki Ebisuya | Developmental biology

Why is the biological development of the human slower than that of the mouse? Japanese researcher Miki Ebisuya works on the biophysical mechanisms behind this question. 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 59 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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"Human rights and freedom of science cannot be selective. They should be there for everyone. #Afghanistan should not be forgotten," as legal scholar Suhailah Akbari made clear at the #SchwartzInitiative and Inspireurope Stakeholder Forum. #ResearchersAtRisk #AcademicFreedom

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News

“Europe must invest in AI – now”

Humboldt Professor Holger Hoos is one of the signatories to an open letter from the Future of Life Institute that calls for a moratorium on the development of AI. In this interview he explains his motivation and his hopes for the future of AI research in Europe.

News

Verifying diversity strategies

On 2 March 2023, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, together with the British Council and Fulbright Germany, held a panel discussion on the interaction between diversity and excellence.

Teilnehmende an der Veranstaltung „Diversity drives excellence: Rethinking academic potential in higher education“

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Why the Humboldt Foundation is like Coca-Cola... In the new Humboldt Kosmos Magazine, we explore the formula for success from 70 years of the Foundation and take a look into the future. #AvHWhatsNext

@AvHStiftung

"Human rights and freedom of science cannot be selective. They should be there for everyone. #Afghanistan should not be forgotten," as legal scholar Suhailah Akbari made clear at the #SchwartzInitiative and Inspireurope Stakeholder Forum. #ResearchersAtRisk #AcademicFreedom

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Academic Degree and Initial leadership experience: Go to Germany to give your career a boost as a #ChancellorFellow and become part of a worldwide network!

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What is the next big thing in science and how to communicate it? Coming Up: Our 7th #ResearchComLab with #Humboldtian|s, journalists from #IJP and amazing speakers.

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"The most interesting scientific mystery is how the brain works." Angela Yu works on computational modelling of human cognition. On 11 May, she will be awarded the Humboldt Professorship in Berlin. #AvHProfessor

Humboldt Research Fellowship

The Humboldt Research Fellowship for researchers of all nationalities and research areas: We support you – postdoctoral and experienced researchers – with your research in Germany.

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