Humboldt-Stiftung

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Die Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung fördert Wissenschaftskooperationen zwischen exzellenten ausländischen und deutschen Forschenden.

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Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· 2d

Nousheen Zaidi erforscht die molekularen Ursachen von Krebs und setzt sich intensiv für Public Health-Themen ein. Ohne Forschung fehlt was. Sie dient allen Menschen, überall. ℹ️ Dieser Beitrag ist Teil der Aktion 'Wie uns Wissen weiterbringt'. #AllianzWissenschaft

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· 8d

What does it mean to be a Humboldt host? Silvia Vignolini is hosting four Humboldt Research Fellows from China as part of her international research group. Read more about her views on international collaboration, being a woman in science and her interdisciplinary research career: bit.ly/4fXVXRW

The graphic shows a portrait of Silvia Vignolini, a Humboldt host and director at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces. She has long brown hair, is wearing a black jacket and is smiling at the camera. Above the portrait, a quote reads: “I think it is important to put yourself forward as a host because I believe this fellowship offers a truly unique opportunity for researchers.” Photo credit: EXpedition.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· 9d

💬🗳 What makes a #democracy healthy and resilient? This year’s Humboldt Residency Programme explores political participation and the growing challenges democracies face around the world. More info: www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/explore/n... #HumboldtResidencyProgramme

AI-generated photo of a raised hand. Text: Democracy 2.26: Designing political participation. Humboldt Residency Programme.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· 13d

Military bases can be surprising havens for biodiversity. 🦋 Restricted access and training disturbances can create habitats for rare species. The whole story: lnkd.in/gz43mvYu A collaboration between journalist Jenna Kunze and #Humboldtian Kirsten Traynor during our #ResearchComLab. 📷Jürgen Borris

A photograph of a red deer cow standing next to a barrier and a sign reading ‘Stop! Live Firing!’. Written on a green background are the words ‘Military bases: Hidden havens for biodiversity?’

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· 16d

Professors & research group leaders in Germany: Become a scout with the Henriette Herz Scouting Programme and help recruit top scientific talent for Germany and your institute. Curious? Join our online Info Event on 6 August to learn more: www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/connect/i...

Promotional graphic for an upcoming Humboldt Discovery event. At the top center, there is a circular illustration of two women and a man looking in different directions with binoculars and magnifying glass.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· 22d

How do we perceive pain? Humboldt Fellow Einav Gozansky is researching pain perception at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf (@uni-hamburg.de) under Jan Mehnert. Her work focuses on better understanding and supporting people living with pain. More on the fellowship: bit.ly/4uobC1x

Promotional graphic from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation featuring Einav Gozansky, Humboldt Research Fellow at the University Medical Center Hamburg-Eppendorf. She is shown with shoulder-length wavy black hair, wearing earrings, a long pendant, and a pullover over a high-neck blue blouse. The image includes her quote: What I truly appreciate about the Humboldt Foundation is the overall picture – not only funding researchers, but also investing in building a community, offering lectures, and creating opportunities for exchange.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· 27d

Researchers abroad: Advance innovative research in Germany while keeping your position abroad through the Humboldt Research Professorships. Join the Humboldt Discovery info session: bit.ly/4a7ZcD5 Potential Nominees, research collaborators in Germany, and interested parties are welcome.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· 29d

💡 How can we assess research in a way that truly reflects excellence, diversity and societal impact? As a member of @coarassessment.bsky.social, we have published our CoARA Action Plan, reaffirming our commitment to advancing research assessment. ⬇️ www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/explore/a...

Illustration of two people working - one with a laptop, one with a timetable. Text: Coara Action Plan. We support Coara.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jul 7

Italian lawyer Rachele Marconi is at @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social on a Humboldt Research Fellowship, working on principle of non-discrimination in military-occupied territories. She highlights the importance of staying curious and pursuing excellence. More on the programme: bit.ly/4nkCAVz

Promotional graphic from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation featuring Rachele Marconi, Humboldt Research Fellow at Freie Universität Berlin. Her portrait appears in a circular frame; she has shoulder-length curly hair and wears a black T-shirt, maroon cardigan, and a beaded necklace. The image includes her quote: Keep your curiosity alive in what you do and strive to give your best. Some sacrifices may be necessary, but they will be worth it.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jul 1

German Universities: Nominate top international research talent for the Humboldt Research Professorship. Don’t miss the next Humboldt Discovery Info Session and gain insights into funding, eligibility criteria, nomination, and application process. More information ‎👉 bit.ly/4o3zPYW

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 30

Advancing your research career while being a single parent can be challenging – but it is possible. Australian researcher Jane Addison shares how the Humboldt Research Fellowship enabled her research stay in Germany, including family support benefits. Learn more about the programme: bit.ly/4gbeavN

Graphic with a quote from Humboldt Research Fellow Jane Addison: “Humboldt is an exceptional funder: highly transparent, rules-based, and carefully considering what academics actually need to succeed.” The graphic includes a portrait of Addison smiling outdoors. She has red hair and is wearing a grey blouse.

Graphic with a quote from Humboldt Research Fellow Jane Addison: “I particularly appreciate the additional support for parents, especially single parents – I have not seen this from a funder before.” The graphic includes a portrait of Addison smiling outdoors. She has red hair and is wearing a grey blouse.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 29

That’s a wrap! 🎬 A heartfelt thank-you to all Humboldtians who made our Annual Meeting such a meaningful gathering. 💚 Connected for Impact – that's what the worldwide Humboldt Family is all about. #AvHConnectedForImpact #Humboldtian @diplo.de @bmz.de @freieuniversitaet.bsky.social

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 25

What a start to Annual Meeting 2026 in Berlin last night! 670+ Humboldtians from 70+ countries are here to connect. The opening featured eminent guests including Federal Minister Bär and @serapgueler.bsky.social Minister of State @diplo.de, among others. On to Day 2! 🤩 #AvHConnectedForImpact

Minister of State in Germany’s Federal Foreign Office, Serap Güler, addressing attendees at the Annual Meeting from the podium.

Federal Minister of Research Dorothee Bär, Humboldt Foundation President Robert Schlögl, and Secretary General Markus Zanner arriving at the Annual Meeting.

Robert Schlögl, President of the Humboldt Foundation, delivering the opening speech at the Annual Meeting.

Humboldtians networking with fellow attendees at the Annual Meeting while carrying Humboldt Foundation tote bags.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 22

🏃‍♀️ Team spirit in motion! Last week, colleagues from the Humboldt Foundation took part in the Bonn Company Run, joining thousands of runners for an evening of exercise, teamwork and fun. See you again next year at #BonnerFirmenlauf! 👋

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 19

Apply until 2 August! 👋 Together with the @britishacademy.bsky.social, we invite early & mid-career researchers based in Germany to participate in the UK-German Frontiers of Humanities Symposium! #FrontiersOfResearch 📅 21-23 April 2027 in Bonn www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/spo...

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 18

Wir sind dabei! 👋 Beim Tag der offenen Tür im Auswärtigen Amt am 20. und 21. Juni. Wir freuen uns auf Gespräche mit Ihnen an unserem Stand! 📌 Weltsaal, @diplo.de Das ganze Programm: www.diplo.de/tdot

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 17

Hoher Besuch in Bonn: Außenminister Johann Wadephul trifft Humboldt-Stiftung und DAAD Gestern traf Bundesaußenminister Wadephul die Leitungen der Humboldt-Stiftung und des @daadworldwide.bsky.social und tauschte sich mit Geförderten der beiden Organisationen aus. 📷Michael Jordan @diplo.de

Gruppenbild mit zehn Personen, ganz vorne sieht man Außenminister Wadephul.

Johann Wadephul spricht mit Geförderten der Humboldt-Stiftung

Johann Wadephul, Katrin Amian und Markus Zanner begrüßen sich.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 16

Truth, Justice, and Peace: the participants of this year's UK-German Frontiers of Humanities Symposium in Bonn discussed how transitional justice and peace processes inform and are informed by local knowledge, traditions, interests and values. #FrontiersOfResearch 🇬🇧 🇩🇪 @britishacademy.bsky.social

A group photo of around 30 people smiling at the camera.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 12

Supporting researchers at risk: 📣New call for the Philipp Schwartz Initiative The initiative allows researchers who are threatened in their home countries to continue their work in Germany. Register now and apply online: www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/spo...

Visual of the Philipp Schwarz Initiative: A pictogram showing three yellow circles side by side. The first shows a building collapsing, the second shows a person running, and the third shows an intact building.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 10

✨ Newly selected Humboldt Professors to receive up to €10 million in funding! They were nominated by @unikassel.bsky.social, @kit.edu, the @bihatcharite.bsky.social, @uniheidelberg.bsky.social, @lmu.de, @tuda.bsky.social, and @uni-saarland.de. www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/explore/n...

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 8

Diesen Samstag in Berlin: 📌 Leibniztag im Konzerthaus mit Festvortrag von Robert Schlögl zum Thema "FUSION – Wie weit scheint die Sonne?" Am 13. Juni, ab 10.00 Uhr, begeht die @bbaw.bsky.social ihre traditionelle Festsitzung. Das ganze Programm und Anmeldung: www.bbaw.de/veranstaltun...

Foto vom Konzerthaus Berlin mit dem Schriftzug 13. Juni: Leibniztag mit Festvortrag von Rober Schlögl

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 8

Humboldtian María Gabriela Bordón shares the top three highlights of her research stay in Germany. Since 2025, the Argentine sustainability and food technology researcher has been advancing her work at @kit.edu. Learn more about Humboldt Research Fellowship programme: bit.ly/4ti8400

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 5

👋 We invite researchers based in Germany, Jordan, Egypt, Lebanon, Morocco, Oman, the Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Syria, Tunisia, or the United Arab Emirates to our interdisciplinary Symposium. #FrontiersOfResearch 📅 13-16 November 2026 www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/spo...

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 4

June is #Pride Month – a time to celebrate diversity, visibility, and inclusion. 🌈 At the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, we stand for diversity, inclusion, and democracy alongside our global Humboldt Network. Diversity matters. 💚

Humboldt's head on a rainbow-coloured background.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· Jun 2

French researcher Marie Vericel (temnyytyulen.bsky.social) is exploring numerical cognition in primates as a Humboldt Research Fellow under the Global Minds Initiative Germany at unituebingen.bsky.social with Andreas Nieder. Learn more about the Global Minds Initiative Germany: bit.ly/4vXhvV3

Promotional graphic from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation featuring Marie Vericel, a Humboldt Fellow at the University of Tübingen. She stands outdoors in front of a green landscape, smiling at the camera. The image includes her quote: This is the first time I’ve been awarded grants in my own name, and it truly makes me feel that my work is valued and trusted. It’s an important step toward becoming a scientist and pushing science further.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· May 26

A passion for medicine brought Feodor Lynen Fellow Nadine Vollmuth into research. During her fellowship, she worked at the University of Alabama on bacterial meningitis with Brandon Kim, who guided her throughout her research journey. Be the next Feodor Lynen Fellow. Apply today bit.ly/4tH2TY1

Promotional graphic from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation featuring Nadine Vollmuth, Feodor Lynen Programme Fellow at the University of Alabama. She is shown wearing a black jacket with red detailing over a black-and-white vertically striped shirt. The image includes her quote: Do what you love and don’t try to fit into a project you can’t truly identify with. When you work on topics you are curious about, motivation comes naturally.

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· May 23

Heute ist Tag des Grundgesetzes. #Ehrentag Unser Stiftungspräsident Robert Schlögl betont: „Wissenschaftsfreiheit ist ein Grundrecht unseres Grundgesetzes und Voraussetzung für den Erfolg von Wissenschaft & Forschung hierzulande." Setzen wir uns gemeinsam für die Werte unseres Grundgesetzes ein!💚

Zitatkachel mit einem Portrait von Robert Schlögl und dem Text "Wissenschaftsfreiheit ist ein Grundrecht – aber nicht naturgegeben. Wie sich die Konfliktlinien zwischen Demokratie und Autoritarismus entwickeln, entscheiden wir alle. Hier und jetzt."

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· May 19

Heute ist Deutscher Diversity-Tag! 🌈 2012 von der Charta der Vielfalt e.V. ins Leben gerufen, soll der Aktionstag Vielfalt am Arbeitsplatz sichtbar machen. Wenn Vielfalt gewinnt, gewinnt auch die Wissenschaft: Exzellenz lebt von der Vielfalt von Perspektiven! Happy #DDt26! 💚

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· May 13

Cutting-edge research for Germany – yesterday, the Alexander von Humboldt Professorships were awarded in Berlin. 🌟 Congratulations to all the awardees!

Men and women on a stage raising their award trophies

A woman stand behind a lectern, giving a speech

Humboldt-Stiftung@humboldt-foundation· May 12

Today‘s the day! 🌟 The Alexander von Humboldt Professorships are being awarded this evening. 7 international top researchers will receive the awards from Federal Minister Dorothee Bär and Robert Schlögl, President of the Humboldt Foundation. Join us via livestream: www.youtube.com/@AvHStiftung...