The Alexander von Humboldt Professorship has now attracted more than 100 top international researchers from abroad to German universities. Each year, up to ten Humboldt Professorships can be awarded to researchers from all disciplines. From 2020 to 2024, up to 30 additional Humboldt Professorships in the field of Artificial Intelligence could be awarded.
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Call for applications 1st Japan-Germany Frontiers of Engineering (JAGFOE) Symposium: Advanced Materials and Systems for Sustainable Society (November 25-28, 2025, Tokyo, Japan) Frontiers of Research S
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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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Ambassador Scientists The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s Ambassador Scientists disseminate information about Germany as a research location at universities and research institutions at home and a
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Department 4 - Administration Head of Department Lars-Christian Klinnert lars-christian.klinnert[at]avh.de +49 228 833-222 Division 4.1 - Organisation and Internal Service Head of Division Sabine Step
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Department 3 - Sponsorship and Network Head of Department Dr Steffen Mehlich Sponsorship and Network Department steffen.mehlich[at]avh.de +49 228 833 209 Division 3.1 - North America, Australia, New Z
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Press Release
9/2025
At the award ceremony for Germany’s most valuable research award in Berlin, Robert Schlögl, President of the Humboldt Foundation, and Federal Minister of Education and Research Cem Özdemir stressed the importance of academic and scientific freedom and international cooperation.
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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.
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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.
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