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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.

Germany’s most valuable research award to go to Dresden, Düsseldorf, Heidelberg and Tübingen.

The Humboldt Foundation invites you to its annual Advent Concert on 11 December.

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.

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 Alexander von Humboldt Foundation welcomes top international talents from 25 countries.

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.

The Humboldt Foundation invites you to its annual Advent Concert on 11 December.

Meeting of cutting-edge researchers offers networking opportunity at AIMS South Africa.

On 1 October 2025, Katrin Amian, is assuming the position of Deputy Secretary General.

The tenth Communication Lab revealed that the real fountain of youth is our lifestyle – and above all, good social connections.

Through the Henriette Herz Scouting Programme, Martina Havenith-Newen and Albert Newen open doors for talents from the entire world.

Thomas Hesse is retiring. The Foundation would like to thank him most warmly.

Find out what Lynen Fellow Friederike Hillemann learned about solidarity and career paths in academia from studying Indigenous networks.

This year’s awards for the best network initiatives launched by Humboldtians go to the Czech Republic, Ecuador and India.

Germany’s most valuable research award to go to Dresden, Düsseldorf, Heidelberg and Tübingen.

More than 220 researchers from 49 countries to meet from 12 to 14 November

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation welcomes top international talents from 25 countries.

The Humboldt Network now counts 63 Nobel laureates among its members.

22-24 October: Top researchers discuss current developments in artificial intelligence

Vânia Zuin Zeidler on the right to high-quality and sustainable food for all, Berlin, 16 September.

High honors for three frontier scientists

The German Academic International Network (GAIN) will host young researchers at its 25th annual conference being held in Boston from 29-31 August.

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!