Humboldt Research Professorships
The Humboldt Research Professorships fund top international researchers to lead innovative, collaborative projects at German institutions, supported by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Funder: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Due Dates: March 15, 2026: Nomination deadline | November 16, 2026: Nomination deadline for the next call
Funding Amounts: €1.5M (theoretical) or €3M (experimental) over 5 years; additional 20% admin lump sum to host; potential €500K extension
Summary: Supports top international researchers to lead major projects and foster collaborations at German institutions, with flexible arrangements and long-term opportunities.
Key Information: Nomination required by a German university; self-nomination is not permitted.
Description
The Humboldt Research Professorships, funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation under the Global Minds Initiative Germany, are designed to attract outstanding international researchers to German universities or research institutions. The program enables recipients to pursue innovative and competitive research in Germany while maintaining affiliations abroad, offering flexible integration options such as shared or lab-to-lab professorships. Awardees are expected to establish long-term collaborations, lead international research groups, and develop new research formats tailored to their interests. The program is open to all disciplines and aims to strengthen Germany’s position as a global research leader.
