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The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Funding Opportunities
Jessica Bell
Promotions and Digital Media Coordinator
American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Science Breakfast Experimental Biology April 28, 2014
Exzellenz verbindet – be part of a worldwide network
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
● Supports excellent individual researchers and other professionals from abroad and from Germany.
● No quotas for countries or disciplines; selection based solely on applicant‘s academic record. Up to 700 Fellowships and awards granted per year.
● “Exzellenz verbindet”—be part of a worldwide network. Alumni network of over 26,000, including 49 Nobel laureates—5,000+ of Humboldtians in the United States.
Top Fields
Humanities and Social Sciences
27 %
Engineering Sciences 10 %
Natural Sciences 63 %
2,830 research fellowships granted to academics from abroad (2008-2012) (no disciplinary quotas)
American Friends: the professional partner of the AvH in the United States
Located in Washington DC, American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AFAvH) is the professional partner of the AvH in the United States.
American Friends Mission: To become a leading source in the United States for the promotion of national and international networking, exchange, and creative collaboration among scientists, scholars, artists and other professionals.
Our goals include: Expanding the pool of future Humboldtians from the United States; Encouraging and supporting continued collaboration among US alumni; With partners, raising Germany’s visibility as a center for research.
AvH Programs for North American Researchers and Other Professionals
Key sponsorship programmes at a glance
Origin Career stages
Academics from abroad
Academics from Germany
Postdoctoral researchers (up to 4 years after completion of doctorate)
● Humboldt Research Fellowship ● Georg Forster Research
Fellowship
● Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship
Junior research group leaders (up to 6 years after completion of doctorate)
● Sofja Kovalevskaja Award
Experienced researchers (up to 12 years after completion of doctorate)
● Humboldt Research Fellowship ● Georg Forster Research
Fellowship
● Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship
(up to 18 years after completion of doctorate)
● Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award
Internationally renowned academics
● Humboldt Research Award ● Anneliese Maier Research Award
● Max Planck Research Award
● Alexander von Humboldt Professorship
● Max Planck Research Award
The Humboldt Research Fellowship
Postdoctoral Experienced
Duration 6-24 months 6-18 months (may be divided into 3 stays)
Eligibility Doctorate completed <4 years Doctorate completed <12 years
Stipend 2,650 EUR per month 3,150 EUR per month
Benefits Travel lump sum for travel to Germany; research stay at another European institute
Language courses Allowance for research costs for host institute
Family allowance for accompanying family members Intensive and individual mentoring in Germany by AvH contacts
Program includes study tour and annual meeting in Berlin
Humboldt Research Fellowship: Application Requirements
Components: Curriculum vita (2 pages in length) Research Plan (5-10 pages in length) Complete list of publications Expert reviews (from three academics) Host’s statement and confirmation of research facilities German or English language abilities
Application deadline: Applications accepted any time – rolling deadline
Duration of selection procedure: Approx. 4 to 7 months
Application information online: www.humboldt-foundation.de
German Chancellor Fellowship Program
The German Chancellor Fellowship program targets accomplished young professionals who are likely to become decision-makers, thought leaders, and influential voices in their respective fields. Candidates from all professions and disciplines are eligible to apply.
Successful applicants will spend one year in Germany conducting an independent project at an institution of choice, in cooperation with a host in Germany.
Demonstrated leadership potential; applicants whose background is largely academic should also have gained some leadership experience. For US applicants: German language skills may not be required, depending on the individual’s project.
German Chancellor Fellowship Program
Duration 12 months
Eligibility Leaders from the Brazil, China, India, Russia, and the US ; within 12 years of BA
Stipend 2,150 to 2,750 EUR
Benefits Travel stipends and language courses available
Networking and Connections with your class of 50 (10 each from participating countries)
Family allowance for accompanying family members
Allowance for project costs for host
Program includes study tour and annual meeting in Berlin
Alumni sponsorship opportunities
German Chancellor Fellowship Program: The Application
Components:
A project plan (approx. 3 pages) detailing the project's subject matter, goals and a time plan; the candidate must draw up the project plan independently and secure the support of the proposed mentor before submitting an application.
A detailed host's statement, including confirmation of support.
Two or three expert opinions from individuals qualified to comment on the candidate's professional, personal, and/or academic background
Application deadline: September 15 2014
Duration of selection procedure: Selection is held in Bonn in May of the next year
Apply online: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/german-chancellor-fellowship.html
Research Awards
Junior Research Group Support: Sofja Kovalevskaja Award
Sofja Kovalevskaja Award
● For top level junior academics from abroad
● Up to 1.65 million EUR for a period of 5 years
● Support to establish own junior research group in Germany
● Joint application by the applicant and the host institution, next deadline in 2015. Call for proposals is every two years.
Recognizing individual excellence: Research Awards
Humboldt Research Award ● For academics of all disciplines from abroad
● 60,000 EUR for a period of 5 years
● Supports research stays in Germany over a period of 6 to 12 months (may be divided into segments)
● By nomination only – 100 annually
Alexander von Humboldt Professorship ● International Award for Research in Germany for leading academics of all
disciplines from abroad
● 3.5 or 5 million EUR for 5 years, up to 10 award winners per year
● Nominations by German universities or joint applications by universities and non-university research institutions
● Requirement: strategic plan by the university to integrate the award winner into long-term research and development
Contact the AvH in Germany: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Jean-Paul-Straße 12 D-53173 Bonn (Germany)
Tel: (+49) 0228-833-0 Website: www.humboldt-foundation.de
E-mail: [email protected]
Contact AFAvH in the US: American Friends of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
1101 17th Street NW, Suite 603 Washington, DC 20036 Tel.: (+1) 202- 783-1907
Website: www.americanfriends-of-avh.org E-mail: [email protected]
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