Would you like to actively strengthen the international profile of your institute or research group, attracting outstanding researchers from abroad to conduct research at KIT, establishing new international research collaborations, or nominating distinguished international scientists for an Alexander von Humboldt Research Award?

If so, we cordially invite you to the 21st Humboldt-Tag at KIT:

Thursday, October 22, 2026 | 14:00 – 18:00 hrs
KIT Campus South | Building 11.30 – Presidential Building, Foyer
Engelbert-Arnold-Straße 2, 76131 Karlsruhe

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The Humboldt Foundation can support you and your team too! 

The program for the 21st Humboldt-Tag at KIT is aimed at researchers, group leaders as well as professors and demonstrates how the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s funding opportunities can be used to attract international scientific talent to KIT, initiate research collaborations, and build long-term international networks.

What to expect:

Keynote Address: Humboldt Professor Dr. Christopher Barner-Kowollik will discuss international scientific career paths and the importance of transnational research networks.

International Talent Recruitment: Dr. Markus Zanner, Secretary General of the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation, will present the Foundation’s funding programs. Learn how you can attract outstanding early-career researchers from abroad for research stays at your institute or research group, or nominate distinguished and established researchers for one of the prestigious Humboldt awards. The session will also introduce the Foundation’s new Research Professorships program.

Panel Discussion: “Challenging Times, Changing Worlds: Science, AI, Migration, and Democratic Resilience”: Together, Humboldt Professor Dr. Markus Klute, Dr. Markus Zanner, Secretary General of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, and other distinguished experts will explore the challenges and opportunities of a rapidly changing world. 

Firsthand Experience: Connect with Humboldt Fellows and award recipients, and gain fascinating insights through the Lightning Talks into the research they are currently conducting at KIT as part of their Humboldt fellowship.

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