Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859) was a nature researcher and explorer, universal genius and cosmopolitan, scientist and patron. His lengthy Latin American journey from 1799 to 1804 was celebrated as the second scientific discovery of South America.
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Science communication, concentrated and intensive – an interdisciplinary event for young researchers from all over Europe, in cooperation with Wissenschaft im Dialog.
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The Humboldt Foundation is responding with flexibility to the Covid-19 pandemic and stands ready to help its network when questions arise. On this page, we have bundled information on dealing with the novel coronavirus.
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FAQ Alumni abroad Contact Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Sponsorship and Network Department Jean-Paul-Str. 12 53173 Bonn Germany info[at]avh.de Sponsorship of Renewed Research Stays in Germany Whic
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Once a Humboldtian, always a Humboldtian. Even after the first research stay has come to an end, we still maintain close links to the alumni of our fellowship and award programmes. Our alumni sponsorship is tailored to the needs of every single Humboldtian, providing flexible support for your particular development and path in life as well as for cooperation with others. To achieve this, we offer you the following sponsorship opportunities.
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Sponsorship programmes for research cooperation with developing countries As part of our sponsorship activities we are particularly keen to support researchers from developing countries as well as res
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Magazine Humboldt Kosmos
When threatened researchers have fled abroad they need support to find their feet at university once again. Many institutions run special programmes in order to help, but if they are going to be successful, good will alone is not sufficient.
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If you would like to apply for a German Chancellor Fellowship, you will need a contact person at a private or public institution in Germany: your host.
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We continue to support our fellows from Germany even after their fellowship abroad has come to an end and they have returned home.
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Many of the world’s best scientific minds choose one of the Humboldt Foundation’s attractive sponsorship programmes and spend time conducting research in Germany.
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