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.
Sandra Wachter | Law and AI
A technology law expert, Sandra Wachter is invited to work on the development of ethical and legal AI expertise in business and society in Germany. With her cutting-edge research on AI regulation, she will reinforce Potsdam’s international competitiveness. More
Ingrid Piller | Sociolinguistics
Ingrid Piller has had a lasting influence on applied linguistics. Her research into linguistic diversity and intercultural communication radiates well beyond her specialist field and has an impact on disciplines such as sociology, history and educational science. More
Daniel Kráľ | Mathematics / Computer Science
Daniel Kráľ is a top researcher in discrete mathematics. He has succeeded in solving mathematical problems and conjectures that had been open for decades. More
Dana Branzei | Molecular biology
Molecular biologist Dana Branzei examines mechanisms of DNA repair. Her outstanding research results contribute to the fundamental understanding of cancer development and therapy. More
Andreas Winter | Quantum information
Andreas Winter is a distinguished mathematician and expert on quantum information theory. His research focuses on the mathematical principles of quantum information. By appointing Winter, the University of Cologne wants to continue developing its computer science department with a focus on quantum informatics. More
As Humboldtians, they are all members of the Humboldt Family: currently sponsorship recipients and alumni from more than 140 countries, including 63 Nobel Laureates.
The Humboldt Foundation
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- 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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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
Bridge between science and politics: Humboldt Placement Scheme launched
The former German Chancellor Fellow Michael Laha will be available to the Federal Foreign Office for three months as a sparring partner on issues of international science policy.
New Alexander von Humboldt Professors selected
Germany’s most valuable research award to go to Dresden, Düsseldorf, Heidelberg and Tübingen.
#HumboldtConcert: Advent concert of the Humboldt Foundation
The Humboldt Foundation invites you to its annual Advent Concert on 11 December.
Superposition Cape Town
Meeting of cutting-edge researchers offers networking opportunity at AIMS South Africa.
Good news for everyone on the hunt for magical moments: A new model developed by one of our Humboldt Fellows will help predict the occurrence of polar lights.
Network meeting in Bayreuth
More than 220 researchers from 49 countries to meet from 12 to 14 November
International research talents wanted: Here is one of the first fellows of the Global Minds Initiative Germany!
The Global Minds Initiative Germany: Start of funding for the first researchers in Germany
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation welcomes top international talents from 25 countries.
Bridge between science and politics: Humboldt Placement Scheme launched
The former German Chancellor Fellow Michael Laha will be available to the Federal Foreign Office for three months as a sparring partner on issues of international science policy.
#HumboldtConcert: Advent concert of the Humboldt Foundation
The Humboldt Foundation invites you to its annual Advent Concert on 11 December.
Superposition Cape Town
Meeting of cutting-edge researchers offers networking opportunity at AIMS South Africa.
New Deputy Secretary General
On 1 October 2025, Katrin Amian, is assuming the position of Deputy Secretary General.
ComLab#10 – Forever young?
The tenth Communication Lab revealed that the real fountain of youth is our lifestyle – and above all, good social connections.
Scouting for more diversity
Through the Henriette Herz Scouting Programme, Martina Havenith-Newen and Albert Newen open doors for talents from the entire world.
More than 30 years in the service of the Humboldt Foundation: farewell to Thomas Hesse
Thomas Hesse is retiring. The Foundation would like to thank him most warmly.
Why Collaborative Networks Matter
Find out what Lynen Fellow Friederike Hillemann learned about solidarity and career paths in academia from studying Indigenous networks.
2025 Humboldt Alumni Awards presented
This year’s awards for the best network initiatives launched by Humboldtians go to the Czech Republic, Ecuador and India.
New Alexander von Humboldt Professors selected
Germany’s most valuable research award to go to Dresden, Düsseldorf, Heidelberg and Tübingen.
Network meeting in Bayreuth
More than 220 researchers from 49 countries to meet from 12 to 14 November
The Global Minds Initiative Germany: Start of funding for the first researchers in Germany
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation welcomes top international talents from 25 countries.
Nobel Prize in Chemistry goes to the Humboldtians Susumu Kitagawa and Omar M. Yaghi
The Humboldt Network now counts 63 Nobel laureates among its members.
Bonn Humboldt Award Winners’ Forum
22-24 October: Top researchers discuss current developments in artificial intelligence
Kosmos lecture at the Humboldt Foundation's late summer reception
Vânia Zuin Zeidler on the right to high-quality and sustainable food for all, Berlin, 16 September.
Max Planck-Humboldt Research Award and Medals
High honors for three frontier scientists
Spotlight on research careers between Germany and the USA
The German Academic International Network (GAIN) will host young researchers at its 25th annual conference being held in Boston from 29-31 August.
Statement on the current developments in Gaza and Israel
The presidents of the Humboldt Foundation and the DAAD are expressing concern.
Good news for everyone on the hunt for magical moments: A new model developed by one of our Humboldt Fellows will help predict the occurrence of polar lights.
International research talents wanted: Here is one of the first fellows of the Global Minds Initiative Germany!
What will really help us live better for longer? Join us at Berlin Science Week on 1 November for a discussion on longevity.
Are you considering a research stay in Germany and wondering what it’s like? Check out our video.
Heartfelt congratulations to Humboldtian Jingyuan Xu on winning the L'Oréal For Women in Science Award!
An outside perspective – priceless. Our International Advisory Board met in Berlin to provide strategic guidance.
Happy Birthday, Alexander von Humboldt!
Hello from Boston – #GoGAIN25 is officially underway! We’re excited for three inspiring days of networking and exchanging ideas and experiences about research careers in Germany.
Once a Humboldtian, always a Humboldtian! Thank you for sharing, it was so wonderful to see you at our headquarters in Bonn. Enjoy the Study Tour!
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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
Rosi Braidotti (Ed.): The Edinburgh Companion to the New European Humanities
Edinburgh University Press, 2024
W. Daniel Wilson: Goethe und die Juden. Faszination und Feindschaft
C.H. Beck, 2024
Omri Boehm, Daniel Kehlmann: Der bestirnte Himmel über mir
Ullstein, 2024
Ulinka Rublack: Dürer im Zeitalter der Wunder
Klett-Cotta, 2024
Hartmut Rosa: When Monsters Roar and Angels Sing
Kohlhammer, 2023
