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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Humboldt Professorship Germany’s most valuable research award brings top international researchers to German universities.

Sandra Wachter | Law and AI

A technology law expert, Sandra Wachter is invited to work on the development of ethical and legal AI expertise in business and society in Germany. With her cutting-edge research on AI regulation, she will reinforce Potsdam’s international competitiveness. More

Ingrid Piller | Sociolinguistics

Ingrid Piller has had a lasting influence on applied linguistics. Her research into linguistic diversity and intercultural communication radiates well beyond her specialist field and has an impact on disciplines such as sociology, history and educational science. More

Daniel Kráľ | Mathematics / Computer Science

Daniel Kráľ is a top researcher in discrete mathematics. He has succeeded in solving mathematical problems and conjectures that had been open for decades. More

Dana Branzei | Molecular biology

Molecular biologist Dana Branzei examines mechanisms of DNA repair. Her outstanding research results contribute to the fundamental understanding of cancer development and therapy. More

Andreas Winter | Quantum information

Andreas Winter is a distinguished mathematician and expert on quantum information theory. His research focuses on the mathematical principles of quantum information. By appointing Winter, the University of Cologne wants to continue developing its computer science department with a focus on quantum informatics. More

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30.000 researchers worldwide belong to the Humboldt Foundation’s network.


As Humboldtians, they are all members of the Humboldt Family: currently sponsorship recipients and alumni from more than 140 countries, including 63 Nobel Laureates.

The Humboldt Foundation

  • We sponsor researchers, regardless of discipline and nationality.
  • 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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Research the global Humboldt Network. Our database includes most of the Humboldt Foundation’s 30,000 sponsorship recipients worldwide.

800 awards and fellowships are granted by the Humboldt Foundation every year.

Mouhamed Moustapha Fall (German Research Chair at AIMS Senegal)
"Mathematics offers huge optimization potential to the African people."

Humboldt Kosmos – the Humboldt Foundation’s magazine. What are Humboldtians around the world working on? What are the issues in science, diplomacy and international affairs that move us? We report in our magazine.

Globe Globe

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?

Humboldt is everywhere

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Are you considering a research stay in Germany and wondering what it’s like? Check out our video.

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Heartfelt congratulations to Humboldtian Jingyuan Xu on winning the L'Oréal For Women in Science Award!

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An outside perspective – priceless. Our International Advisory Board met in Berlin to provide strategic guidance.

Press releases

Reimar Lüst Award 2025

The Polish archaeologist Aleksander Bursche has been singled out to receive the research award valued at 80,000ドル.

LinkedIn

Are you considering a research stay in Germany and wondering what it’s like? Check out our video.

LinkedIn

Heartfelt congratulations to Humboldtian Jingyuan Xu on winning the L'Oréal For Women in Science Award!

LinkedIn

An outside perspective – priceless. Our International Advisory Board met in Berlin to provide strategic guidance.

LinkedIn

Hello from Boston – #GoGAIN25 is officially underway! We’re excited for three inspiring days of networking and exchanging ideas and experiences about research careers in Germany.

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Once a Humboldtian, always a Humboldtian! Thank you for sharing, it was so wonderful to see you at our headquarters in Bonn. Enjoy the Study Tour!

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Friendship knows no borders – The Humboldt Network creates bonds that can last a lifetime. #FriendshipDay

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Our Chancellor Fellows are in the final stretch of their stay in Germany. This week, they gathered to reflect on their experiences – and to meet German Chancellor Friedrich Merz. <svg class="icon icon--external" role="presentation" viewbox="0 0 200 200"> <use role="presentation" xlink:href="https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/#icon-external"></use> </svg>

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Justice is not a given, we need to fight for it every day! Three Humboldtians show us how. #WorldJusticeDay

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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.

Publications in the Humboldt Network

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How mechanisms of DNA repair work | Dana Branzei is Humboldt Professor

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