Helmholtz International Fellow Award for Excellent Researchers and Science Managers from Abroad

  • chair:

    Oliver Kaas

  • place:

    Abroad

  • Date: January 23, 2020
  • The award is intended to intensify the existing cooperation between Helmholtz Centers and foreign research institutions and to strengthen the links between Helmholtz researchers and excellent international colleagues. It is also intended to further increase the Helmholtz Association’s international visibility as an outstanding research institution and attractive cooperation partner. Finally, a multiplier effect is hoped for: Helmholtz International Fellows can act as “ambassadors” for the Helmholtz Association and promote further networking and cooperation with their country of origin and/or their home institution. The KIT (as large-scale research sector and university sector) is entitled to apply.

    The award is aimed at outstanding scientists (senior scientists) and research managers from abroad who have distinguished themselves through their work in areas relevant to Helmholtz and who already have a cooperation with a Helmholtz Center. International experience in the scientific management of foreign research institutions is also taken into account in the selection process. Nominations of qualified female scientists are particularly welcome. The prize is awarded in recognition of the scientific merits and personality of the awardee and is endowed with a total of 20,000 euros.

    The most important criteria are the scientific performance of the nominee, his/her international reputation, and the compatibility of the research area or project with the activities of the proposing Helmholtz Center. Eligible are German or foreign researchers who work abroad and do not have an employment contract with a Helmholtz Center. In particular, the award will be given to individuals who already work successfully with Helmholtz Centers.  

Application Procedure and Deadlines

Nominations can be submitted using the provided template in English by KIT researchers and scientists to the International Affairs (INTL) Business Unit with the following documents:

  • Curriculum vitae and
  • list of publications (including a short list of key publications) of the candidate.

Candidates are assumed to agree to act as Helmholtz International Fellows and accept the prize money if the selection process is successful.

Self-applications are not accepted.

In the year 2020, KIT will have two internal submission deadlines:

April 9, 2020
(Shortlisting/decision of the Helmholtz Association in June 16, 2020)

September 7, 2020
(Shortlisting/decision of the Helmholtz Association in November 10, 2020)

Please send the documents by email in an editable format to oliver.kaas∂kit.edu at the International Affairs Business Unit (INTL).

Applications will be submitted to the Helmholtz Association after an internal pre-selection by the Executive Board of KIT. The Helmholtz Executive Committee will select the best candidates from the proposals received.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact Mr. Oliver Kaas, who will coordinate the internal selection process, by phone at 0721 / 608 45323 or by email at oliver.kaas∂kit.edu.

 

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