Henriette Herz Scouting Programme
The Henriette Herz Scouting Programme enables German researchers to directly recruit top international junior researchers for Humboldt Fellowships, with a focus on diversity and expanding the global Humboldt Network.
Funder: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted any time; selection meetings end of May & end of November)
Funding Amounts: Up to 3 fellowships per scout; each fellowship: €3,000/month (postdocs) or €3,600/month (experienced researchers) plus allowances; up to 100 fellowships/year via this program.
Summary: Enables German-based researchers to recruit top international junior researchers for Humboldt Research Fellowships, expanding and diversifying the Humboldt Network.
Key Information: First recommended fellow must be female; scouts must hold a (junior) professorship or comparable executive position in Germany.
Description
The Henriette Herz Scouting Programme, run by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, empowers established and up-and-coming researchers in Germany to act as "scouts" who can directly recommend outstanding international junior researchers for prestigious Humboldt Research Fellowships. The program aims to strategically increase the diversity and reach of the Humboldt Network, with a particular focus on recruiting more female researchers and candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. Scouts are selected through a competitive peer-review process and receive the right to recommend up to three international researchers (the first of whom must be female) for direct fellowship consideration. The program features a streamlined application process, guaranteed fellowship funding for selected candidates, and long-term integration into the Humboldt Network.
