Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel - Research Award

Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel - Research Award

Target Group

Internationally renowned academics from abroad in recognition of their outstanding accomplishments in research. Award winners are also invited to conduct a research project of their choice at KIT.

Duration and amount of funding

The award amount is 60.000€. The award enables a total stay of between six months and a full year, which can be split into multiple stays.

Who may submit a nomination?

Nominations for a Humboldt Research Award may be initiated by established researchers at KIT. Humboldt Foundation award winners working abroad are also eligible to submit nominations jointly with a researcher working in Germany. For details of the nomination process please see the web page Information for nominators for the Humboldt Research Award.   

Application and assessment

KIT is entitled to apply without restrictions

Circular dated 27.7.2017 (in German only)

Nominations can be submitted at any time.

Signature regulations

No additional signatures are necessary from KIT.

Official website

https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/friedrich-wilhelm-bessel-research-award