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2026 – Freedom is our most precious possession
For a free world and free science: In his New Year’s message, the Foundation's President, Robert Schlögl, calls for a joint commitment to peace and togetherness.
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For a free world and free science: In his New Year’s message, the Foundation's President, Robert Schlögl, calls for a joint commitment to peace and togetherness.
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1/2026
Guillermo Wilde (Argentina) and Nousheen Zaidi (Pakistan) to receive the Georg Forster Research Award that comes with €60,000 for each.
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Information for nominators Start your online nomination or continue your nomination in "My Humboldt" Online nomination Continue nomination Nomination for a Humboldt Research Professorship Are you inte
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Support during the research stay for research award winners One of the hallmarks of the Humboldt Foundation is the degree of individual support given to every single guest researcher. This is why we o
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Dialogue and exchange The Humboldt Residency Programme not only brings together a group of experts, but also connects them with representatives from policy making, civil society, and academia during t
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As an international networking organisation connecting outstanding researchers and leaders in all science-related fields around the world, the Humboldt Foundation feels under a special obligation to achieve the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. We also consider ourselves well-positioned to make a significant contribution to sustainable global development.
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About us - Our strategy - Our history - Who was Alexander von Humboldt? - Humboldtian and Nobel laureate - Equal opportunities - Partners and Sponsors - Alumni and networking strategy - Our statutes
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In the form of media formats, events and publications, this “network within the network” aims to generate tangible new impetus in academia, society and politics. The programme reinforces innovation by transdisciplinary cooperation beyond the boundaries of science.
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Azari: Feed the island The future of food security on the island of Azari is at stake. With this game, the Residency participants place the island’s story in your hands. What path will Azari take? Wil
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What will we eat in 2050? Food can be many things – but first and foremost food tells us the story of who we are and who we can be in the future. The participants of the Humboldt Residency Programme 2
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