Humboldt Research Professorships
The Humboldt Research Professorship supports top international scientists to conduct groundbreaking, long-term research and build global collaborations at German universities or research institutions.
Funder: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Due Dates: November 16, 2026 (Nomination deadline)
Funding Amounts: €1.5M (theoretical) or €3M (experimental) per award over 5 years, plus 20% admin lump sum; possible €500,000 supplement for long-term stays.
Summary: Supports outstanding international researchers to conduct innovative, long-term research at German institutions and build global collaborations.
Key Information: Nomination by a German university is required; self-nomination is not permitted.
Description
The Humboldt Research Professorships are prestigious awards offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to attract leading international researchers to German universities and research institutions. The programme funds innovative and highly competitive research projects across all disciplines, enabling recipients to establish international research groups and foster long-term collaborations in Germany. Awardees may maintain their positions abroad, opt for a shared/lab-to-lab arrangement, or relocate fully to Germany. The initiative aims to structurally expand research fields in Germany and strengthen the country’s profile as a global research hub.
