The best ambassadors for the Humboldt Foundation are those who have participated in its programmes. Humboldtians such as you can help the Humboldt Foundation achieve its goals by raising awareness about Humboldt Programmes among qualified candidates in your area.
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If you would like to become a member of the Humboldt Family, the only thing that counts is your own excellent performance. We sponsor academic collaborations between foreign and German researchers by granting research fellowships and awards, tailored to your own individual career situation.
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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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Even after your research stay in Germany, we offer the alumni of our fellowship and award programmes a raft of sponsorship opportunities.
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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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Event
Press Release
7/2026
Fellows of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation will meet at the University of Tübingen from 22 to 24 April.
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Press Release
8/2026
Federal Research Minister Dorothee Bär will present Germany’s most valuable international research awards.
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