Dear reader,

How can we protect freedom of science and make research resilient in times of crisis? Researchers from the USA, UK and Germany addressed these questions during a panel discussion organised by the Humboldt Foundation and the British Council Germany – you’ll find their suggestions in this newsletter. 
 
In addition, Germany’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Johann Wadephul comments on the impact of the Philipp Schwartz Initiative in strengthening scientific freedom for 10 years now. You’ll also learn all about our measures to help at-risk researchers from Ukraine. And: A new handbook shows how scientists can defend themselves against restrictions arising from autocratic developments. 

How scouting brings talents to Germany

As part of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s Henriette Herz Scouting Programme, Maren Röger brought Romanian art historian Alexandra Chiriac to Leipzig.

Global Minds Initiative Germany

Official award ceremony at symposium of Humboldt Research Award Winners in Bamberg: Federal Research Minister Bär honours individuals sponsored by the Global Minds Initiative Germany programme.

Connecting through exchange: The DAAD & Humboldt Community

The DAAD & Humboldt Community brings network members around the world together. It offers exchange formats, mentoring and career opportunities on one central platform – digital, international and interactive.

Online information events – How to become part of the Humboldt Network

Humboldt Discoveries is a series of events for applicants, hosts and nominators. Join us online and get all the information you need about the Foundation’s programmes. The next info events:

Henriette Herz Scouting Programme

Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship

Recent calls for applications and nominations

Researchers wanted! We sponsor academic collaborations between foreign and German scientists by granting research fellowships and awards and by organising symposia for scientific exchange. Open for applications:

Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship

Henriette Herz Scouting Programme

Humboldt on Social Media

What else is happening?

#WomenInScience Day

Final seminar of the Climate Protection Fellows 2025/2026

Humboldt Placement Scheme: science meets politics

New Podcast: Science Tea Time

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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
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Stephanie Siewert
Lisa Purzitza
Stefan Wünsche

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