Max Planck Research Award
Programmes for internationally recognised cutting-edge researchers
To sponsor international collaboration between excellent academics in annually changing disciplines. Every year, the award is granted to one researcher working in
Excellent scientists and scholars of all nationalities who are expected to continue producing outstanding academic achievements in international collaboration - not least with the assistance of this award - are eligible to be nominated for the Max Planck Research Award.
On an annually-alternating basis, the call for nominations addresses areas within the natural and engineering sciences, the life sciences, and the humanities.
The Max Planck Research Award 2008 is being granted for
Biomimetic materials - from structure-function relationships to the development of bio-inspired materials and systems
Every year, the Humboldt Foundation and the Max Planck Society grant two research awards to one researcher working in
The Presidents/Vice Chancellors of universities and the heads of research institutions in
Nomination Requirements
- The nominee must be recognized internationally as an outstandingly qualified academic (e.g. awards, positive responses to publications, etc.).
- Expectation of continued outstanding academic achievements in international collaboration − not least with the assistance of the award.
- Nomination by a person entitled to make the nomination (c.f. list of eligible 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
Contact: leilani.orate@avh.de
