Carl-Zeiss-Humboldt Research Award
The Carl-Zeiss-Humboldt Research Award honors top international STEM researchers for lasting contributions and diversity efforts, supporting collaborative research in key German regions.
Funder: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (Nominations accepted any time; selection meetings in March and October)
Funding Amounts: 100,000 EUR award; up to 50,000 EUR additional collaboration funding; project duration 6–12 months (can be split into shorter stays)
Summary: Annual award recognizing outstanding STEM researchers for impactful achievements and diversity promotion, supporting collaborative research in specific German regions.
Key Information: Nominations must be submitted by researchers in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, or Thuringia; direct applications are not accepted.
Description
The Carl-Zeiss-Humboldt Research Award, presented annually by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and funded by the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung, honors internationally renowned researchers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines. The award recognizes individuals whose fundamental discoveries or theories have had a lasting impact on their field and who actively promote diversity within STEM. Awardees are invited to conduct collaborative research with colleagues in the German federal states of Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate, or Thuringia, where the Carl-Zeiss-Stiftung is active. The award aims to foster international scientific exchange and strengthen research collaborations within these regions.
