30.000 researchers worldwide belong to the Humboldt Foundation’s network.
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Humboldt Professorship Germany’s most valuable research award brings top international researchers to German universities.
Tina Malti | Developmental psychology
How do war and violence affect children psychologically? And how can children overcome such traumas? These are the kind of questions the psychologist Tina Malti explores in her research on childhood development. more
Edvardas Narevicius | Atomic and molecular physics
Edvardas Narevicius is one of the pioneers of ultra-low temperature chemistry. His experiments make it possible to observe novel quantum effects. He is invited to TU Dortmund University to reinforce the focus in experimental and theoretical quantum optics. more
Heike Vallery | Medical robotics
The human gait – which usually looks intuitive and natural – is an extremely complex form of locomotion. Mechanical engineer Heike Vallery studies gait and balance and develops applications for the rehabilitation of people with reduced mobility. more
Hector Geffner | Artificial intelligence and machine learning
Hector Geffner is seen as one of the leading minds on the global AI stage and a pioneer of automated planning. In Aachen, he will enhance Germany’s visibility as an AI hub and help to further Europe’s vanguard position in developing human-centred AI. more
Miki Ebisuya | Developmental biology
Why is the biological development of the human slower than that of the mouse? Japanese researcher Miki Ebisuya works on the biophysical mechanisms behind this question. more
As Humboldtians, they are all members of the Humboldt Family: currently sponsorship recipients and alumni from more than 140 countries, including 61 Nobel Laureates.
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- We strengthen Germany as a research location through international academic exchange.
- We support our fellows and award winners for their entire lifetime.
- We campaign for international understanding, scientific progress and development.
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Humboldt Geography of Knowledge Where do most of the successful applicants and nominees come from and where are the Foundation’s alumni doing their research today?
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"Academic freedom concerns us all"
Three hundred people got together at the Philipp Schwartz and Inspireurope Stakeholder Forum in Berlin on 18 and 19 March. They discussed the challenges and professional prospects for at-risk researchers.
Network meeting in Magdeburg from 24 to 26 April
More than 120 researchers from 35 countries to attend network meeting of Humboldt fellows
Support for researchers at risk
Philipp Schwartz and Inspireurope Stakeholder Forum in Berlin
Progress in medical technology is made every day. It brings huge benefits but also poses major challenges for health economics and policy. Today on #WorldHealthDay, we introduce Humboldt Professor Ariel Dora Stern, who joined the HPI as new Chair for Digital Health.
Ten years of German Research Chairs for Mathematics in Africa
Congratulations on the anniversary at the Siyakhula Festival in South Africa, amongst others, from Sabine Döring, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
Water is a valuable resource and its pollution is a global problem. #Humboldtian Gloria Ugwuja from Nigeria and her host Andreas Taubert are collaborating on water treatment methods.
Racism is toxic for every society
On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Humboldt Foundation is calling for more humanity and understanding
Secretary General of the Humboldt Foundation retires
After 14 successful years, Enno Aufderheide is leaving the Foundation at the end of March.
„Wir wurden auch dazu aufgefordert, unsere Studierenden zu zensieren.“ Zwei Forschende im Exil berichten vom Druck, den sie an ihren Heimatunis erlebt haben und den Hindernissen für Wissenschaftler*innen in autoritären Regimes. #SchwartzInitiative
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"Academic freedom concerns us all"
Three hundred people got together at the Philipp Schwartz and Inspireurope Stakeholder Forum in Berlin on 18 and 19 March. They discussed the challenges and professional prospects for at-risk researchers.
Ten years of German Research Chairs for Mathematics in Africa
Congratulations on the anniversary at the Siyakhula Festival in South Africa, amongst others, from Sabine Döring, State Secretary at the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
Racism is toxic for every society
On the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination, the Humboldt Foundation is calling for more humanity and understanding
Sustainable Futures: The Humboldt Colloquium in San Francisco
From February 29 to March 2, more than 100 alumni discussed visions for a sustainable future with partners from politics and science from around the world.
Zero Discrimination Day
Humboldt Professor Till Bärnighausen on the fight against AIDS
Humboldtians on their female role models
Which female researcher has seminally shaped your career?
New scouts selected: Mainz University especially successful
In the third selection round of the Henriette Herz Scouting Programme, 19 new scouts were selected for the Humboldt Network, including eight female scientists.
“The horror can happen again”
Filmmaker and author Marc Sagnol on the international Holocaust Remembrance Day.
2024: Global cooperation in science is indispensable
In the New Year's message, the President sends his greetings and addresses the Foundation's strategy for 2024 in view of the ongoing global challenges.
Pressemitteilungen
Network meeting in Magdeburg from 24 to 26 April
More than 120 researchers from 35 countries to attend network meeting of Humboldt fellows
Support for researchers at risk
Philipp Schwartz and Inspireurope Stakeholder Forum in Berlin
Secretary General of the Humboldt Foundation retires
After 14 successful years, Enno Aufderheide is leaving the Foundation at the end of March.
Humboldt Colloquium “Sustainable Futures” in San Francisco
About 100 researchers from all disciplines will get together in San Francisco from 29 February to 2 March.
Network meeting in Konstanz
Fellows of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to meet at the University of Konstanz from 21 to 23 February
Humboldt Foundation campaigns for democracy, human rights and openness
The Foundation takes a clear stance against right-wing extremism and racism.
Federal Cross of Merit awarded
Former Humboldt Foundation President Hans Christian Pape honoured
2023 Reimar Lüst Awards
Sophia Labadi and Christian Dustmann have been singled out for their outstanding research in ethnology and economics.
2023 Humboldt Residency Programme
Members presented the projects they developed around the subject of “Precious Resources”.
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Progress in medical technology is made every day. It brings huge benefits but also poses major challenges for health economics and policy. Today on #WorldHealthDay, we introduce Humboldt Professor Ariel Dora Stern, who joined the HPI as new Chair for Digital Health.
Water is a valuable resource and its pollution is a global problem. #Humboldtian Gloria Ugwuja from Nigeria and her host Andreas Taubert are collaborating on water treatment methods.
„Wir wurden auch dazu aufgefordert, unsere Studierenden zu zensieren.“ Zwei Forschende im Exil berichten vom Druck, den sie an ihren Heimatunis erlebt haben und den Hindernissen für Wissenschaftler*innen in autoritären Regimes. #SchwartzInitiative
Celebrating women and their achievements – today and every day. We at the Humboldt Foundation stand up for equal rights!
Calling all Humboldtians with a passion for Science Communication! Apply now for ComLab #9 in Berlin and develop projects with experts from science, media & civil society organisations on issues of Migration, AI & the Climate Crisis.
Apply now: Humboldt Residency Programme 2024! Work together with researchers, artists, journalists and civil society actors in Berlin/Brandenburg! This year's topic: Power and Knowledge – Confronting Global Imbalances in our Knowledge Systems.
Apply now: Together with the British Academy, we invite 30 early career researchers from the UK & Germany to participate in the UK-German Frontiers of Humanities Symposium on “Natures, Cultures and Communities”!
The Humboldt Foundation provides opportunities and builds bridges. We asked Humboldtians like Lei Fang how the fellowship has shaped their lives and what it means to be part of the Humboldt network.
70 years of the Humboldt Foundation and happy birthday, Alexander von Humboldt! Today we celebrate our namesake's birthday! His pioneering spirit and creativity inspire our work every day. #AvHWhatsNext
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Georg Forster Research Fellowship
The Fellowship for postdoctoral and experienced researchers from developing and emerging countries who are contributing to sustainable development. The sponsorship is equivalent to the Humboldt Research Fellowship.