Support of Internationally Mobile Researchers

Become a Humboldt Fellow!

Whether you are a young post-doc at the beginning of your scientifi c career or an established, experienced scientist or among the best in the world in your discipline – the research fellowships and research awards of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation provide for adequate funding.

Become a Host at KIT!

Every Humboldtian needs a scientifi c host. Internationalize your research team and encourage your young international cooperation partners to apply for a research fellowship of the Humboldt Foundation or nominate your preferred partner in cutting-edge research for a Humboldt research award. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation supports persons, no projects!

There are no quotas, neither for certain countries nor for certain academic disciplines.
700 fellowships per year, 28,000 Humboldtians, in 140 countries, 54 Nobel Prize winners.