How many Humboldt Professorships are being awarded? What is the purpose of the award funds? Can Germans receive the award? Who can nominate candidates for the Humboldt Professorship? When are decisions made, negotiations conducted and awards granted?
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The award was granted to world-class researchers in the humanities and social sciences from abroad whose academic achievements were internationally recognised in their research area. The award winners chose the people with whom they wanted to cooperate in Germany themselves, and their collaborative research lasted up to five years.
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Max Planck Research Award Winners 2004 Contact Kristina Güroff Kerstin Schweichhart Press, Communications and Marketing Tel.: +49 228 833-144/257 Fax: +49 228 833-441 presse[at]avh.de Georg Scholl Hea
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Dr. Katrin Amian Deputy Secretary General Katrin Amian has been Deputy Secretary General of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation since October 2025. Previously, she was Head of the North America, Aus
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Staff Units Programme Directors for Board of Governors Dr Zoe Kusmierz zoe.kusmierz[at]avh.de +49 228 833 414 Dr Charlotte Devantier charlotte.devantier[at]avh.de +49 228 833 124 Internal Audit Head o
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Board of Trustees President of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Professor Dr Robert Schlögl President of the German Research Foundation Vice-President of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Pro
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Have you been asked to provide a reference for an applicant in the Henriette Herz Scouting Programme? In that case, you play an important part in the success of the application.
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Sponsorship opportunities for researchers at risk Contact Head of Division Philipp Schwartz Initiative and Academic Freedom Frank Albrecht Programme Director Philipp Schwartz Initiative Cornelia Hörtn
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In order to identify the best research personalities as scouts for the Humboldt Foundation, the Humboldt Foundation’s selection committee needs your independent external statement.
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To be able to apply for a German Chancellor Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, interested applicants must provide references as part of their application.
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