Brilliant perspectives Alexander von Humboldt Professorship – International Award for Research in Germany Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung Jean-Paul-Str. 12 53173 Bonn Germany E-Mail: [email protected]www.humboldt-foundation.de Exzellenz verbindet – be part of a worldwide network. Prize money of up to five million EUR allows German universities to attract international cutting-edge academics to Germany to carry out research and cooperate in the joint development of new strategic research focus areas. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is granting the award to leading international researchers from all disciplines working abroad. On the recommendation of German universities, the winners selected will be appointed to an Alexander von Humboldt Professorship in Germany. Valued at up to five million EUR, the award enables award winners to spend five years working on a ground- breaking research project in Germany. The universities themselves have the opportunity to offer international top-flight academics an appropriate salary and finance the creation of new research groups and structures. The Alexander von Humboldt Professorship is being financed by the Federal Ministry of Education and Re- search through the International Research Fund. Up to ten awards are scheduled to be granted annually. Nomination deadline: 2 June 2008
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Brilliant perspectivesAlexander von Humboldt Professorship – International Award for Research in Germany
Alexander von Humboldt-StiftungJean-Paul-Str. 1253173 BonnGermany
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