30.000 researchers worldwide belong to the Humboldt Foundation’s network.
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
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.
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Research the global Humboldt Network. Our database includes most of the Humboldt Foundation’s 30,000 sponsorship recipients worldwide.
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.”
“Mathematics offers huge optimization potential to the African people.”
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?
Humboldt is everywhere
Alle
In September, the 13th Brazilian-German Frontiers of Science & Technology Symposium was held in Bremen! 28 scientists from Brazil and 25 from Germany came together to discuss “Climate Change and the challenges of a sustainable development”. #FrontiersOfResearch
Welcome to the Future – Communication Lab in Berlin
Alumni of the Communication Lab and experts from academia, the media and politics met in Berlin on 8 September.
70 years of the Humboldt Foundation and happy birthday, Alexander von Humboldt! Today we celebrate our namesake's birthday! His pioneering spirit and creativity inspire our work every day. #AvHWhatsNext
Today with DAAD at the Futurium! We talk about Academia in Exile with fantastic and brave researchers, #Humboldtian Tatiana Shchyttsova, #SchwartzInitiative Fellow Azadeh Ganjeh and Hilde Domin Fellow Nickey Diamond.
Research Collaborations in Transition
At the Humboldt Colloquium in Rome, some 300 researchers from five countries will discuss the opportunities offered by and challenges involved in science.
Max Planck-Humboldt Research Award 2023
Rotem Sorek receives the Max Planck-Humboldt Research Award 2023 and Amy Buck and Kandice Tanner are honoured with Max Planck-Humboldt Medals
Call for participation
International research stays – what interests and wishes do postdocs have?
What a wonderful evening! In Humboldt's tradition of the Berlin Kosmos Lectures, we welcomed more than 300 guests at our summer reception yesterday!
Talent scouting in Mexico: From hospital lab to world-class research
The neurobiologist, Renata Ponce, had actually ditched her dream of a career in research. But then the Humboldt scout Susanne Wegmann invited her to come to Germany.
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Welcome to the Future – Communication Lab in Berlin
Alumni of the Communication Lab and experts from academia, the media and politics met in Berlin on 8 September.
Call for participation
International research stays – what interests and wishes do postdocs have?
Talent scouting in Mexico: From hospital lab to world-class research
The neurobiologist, Renata Ponce, had actually ditched her dream of a career in research. But then the Humboldt scout Susanne Wegmann invited her to come to Germany.
#GoGAIN23 – Conducting Research in Germany
The latest GAIN Annual Conference – the largest networking event relating to international academic careers – was held in Boston, USA.
Water treatment: a global challenge – many local solutions
Sustainable development thanks to research collaboration: For years, the Potsdam chemist, Andreas Taubert, has been cooperating with colleagues from Nigeria on water treatment methods.
#AvHWhatsNext? Heading into the future with Humboldt
A spirit of discovery, creativity and global exchange drive the world forward. Whether we are thinking of securing democracy, fighting climate change or containing pandemics – science and research contribute to finding solutions for the future.
Our Precious Resources
The 2023 Humboldt Residency Programme revolves around the subject: Our Precious Resources: Pathways to a Secure and Sustainable Future.
The 2023 Philipp Franz von Siebold Award winner
The Japanese geomicrobiology expert Fumio Inagaki to receive the 2023 Philipp Franz von Siebold Award.
#AvHWhatsNext: Livestream Annual Meeting 2023
The opening of the Humboldt Foundation’s Annual Meeting on 28 June 2023 will be broadcast via livestream. Please join us!
Pressemitteilungen
Research Collaborations in Transition
At the Humboldt Colloquium in Rome, some 300 researchers from five countries will discuss the opportunities offered by and challenges involved in science.
Max Planck-Humboldt Research Award 2023
Rotem Sorek receives the Max Planck-Humboldt Research Award 2023 and Amy Buck and Kandice Tanner are honoured with Max Planck-Humboldt Medals
Kosmos Lecture and summer reception
Indian architect Pratyush Shankar will present results of the 2023 Humboldt Residency Programme on 7 September.
Awards for researchers from developing and transition countries
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to present its Georg Forster Research Awards, each valued at €60,000.
Humboldt Residency Programme enters second round
The participants are discussing new pathways to sustainable change under the banner “Our precious resources.”
Helmut Schwarz celebrates 80th birthday
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation extends its congratulations to its honorary president.
Freedom and autonomy of science and research in Israel
Scientific collaboration with Israel, a leading nation in research and innovation, is essential to us. In the light of decades of inspiring intellectual exchange and the special relationship between research organizations in our countries, we feel compelled to take a stand on recent developments that can negatively affect international cooperation.
“The entire world is of concern to us”: Federal President Steinmeier at the Humboldt Foundation’s Annual Meeting
More than 700 international researchers attended event in Berlin.
Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany: Facilitate careers in science
Comments issued by the Alliance of Science Organisations in Germany regarding the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act
In September, the 13th Brazilian-German Frontiers of Science & Technology Symposium was held in Bremen! 28 scientists from Brazil and 25 from Germany came together to discuss “Climate Change and the challenges of a sustainable development”. #FrontiersOfResearch
70 years of the Humboldt Foundation and happy birthday, Alexander von Humboldt! Today we celebrate our namesake's birthday! His pioneering spirit and creativity inspire our work every day. #AvHWhatsNext
Today with DAAD at the Futurium! We talk about Academia in Exile with fantastic and brave researchers, #Humboldtian Tatiana Shchyttsova, #SchwartzInitiative Fellow Azadeh Ganjeh and Hilde Domin Fellow Nickey Diamond.
What a wonderful evening! In Humboldt's tradition of the Berlin Kosmos Lectures, we welcomed more than 300 guests at our summer reception yesterday!
Our Climate Protection Fellowship for young leaders and postdocs from transition/developing countries is open for applications! Want to learn more about the process and how to best prepare? Join our zoom info event on 22 August, 1:30 pm (CEST)!
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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.
Publications in the Humboldt Network
Heiner Bielefeldt, Nicole J. Saam (Hg.): Die Idee der Freiheit und ihre Semantiken
transcript, 2023
Silke Kipper: Die Nachtigall
Suhrkamp, 2022
Laurie A. Paul: Was können wir wissen, bevor wir uns entscheiden?
Reclam, 2020
Herman Wasserman: The Ethics of Engagement: Media, Conflict and Democracy in Africa
Oxford University Press, 2020
Ian Kershaw: Personality and Power
Penguin Random House, 2022
