Helmholtz-Humboldt Research Award
Programmes for internationally recognised cutting-edge researchers
Outstanding scientists and scholars from abroad whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and who are expected to continue producing cutting-edge achievements in future are eligible to be nominated for a Helmholtz-Humboldt Research Award provided that they work in fields falling within the remit of research at Helmholtz Centres.
Award winners are invited to spend a period of up to one year cooperating on a long-term research project in
The Humboldt Foundation and the Helmholtz Association jointly grant up to 6 Helmholtz-Humboldt Research Awards annually.
Nominations may be submitted by established academics in
Nomination Requirements
- The nominee must work in a field falling within the remit of research at a Helmholtz Centre.
- Joint nomination by an established academic at a Helmholtz Centre and at a university in
- The nominee must be recognised internationally as an outstandingly qualified academic (e.g. awards, positive responses to publications, etc.).
- The nominee's future perspectives must indicate that she/he will continue to be an active, academically influential researcher in the coming years.
- Detailed expert opinion by the nominators.
- Expert reviews by important international and German collaborative partners and/or academics.
- The Humboldt Foundation assumes that candidates will abide by the Rules of Good Scientific Practice during the application and sponsorship periods.
To make a nomination, please only use the nomination documents which can be downloaded here
Download programme information and nomination documents
Information for expert reviewers
Information for independent peer reviewers
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