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Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung
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About Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation fosters international academic cooperation and attracts outstanding researchers to Germany. It offers scholarships, prizes, and funding programs, enabling scientists and scholars worldwide to conduct research in Germany. Managing the Humboldt Professorship, Germany's most highly endowed research prize, the foundation also champions "free science" through initiatives like the Philipp Schwartz-Initiative. Connecting a global network of over 30,000 funded individuals, the organization significantly contributes to international top research, particularly in areas such as Artificial Intelligence.
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Sustainability Goals
Quality Education
Fostering Excellence in Research and Education
The Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung attracts top international researchers with scholarships and prizes, thereby strengthening the quality of German higher education and research.
Supporting Lifelong Learning for Researchers
The organization enables scientists from around the world to conduct research in Germany, promoting knowledge transfer and strengthening global academic cooperation.
Industry, Innovation & Infrastructure
Driving International Top Research and Innovation
Through the Humboldt Professorship and other funding programs, the foundation brings leading international scientists to Germany, strengthening the country's innovation capacity, especially in areas like AI.
Globally Connecting Scientific Infrastructure
The organization builds a global network of over 30,000 funded scientists, accelerating knowledge exchange and the development of new technologies.
Reduced Inequalities
Promoting Equality for At-Risk Scientists
The foundation's Philipp Schwartz-Initiative has for ten years supported at-risk scientists, enabling them to conduct research safely in Germany and uphold academic freedom.
Reducing Barriers to Academic Access
The organization is committed to reducing inequalities in academia by helping researchers in precarious situations continue their work and contribute their knowledge.
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FAQs
Q1What is the core mission of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation?+
The foundation is dedicated to fostering international academic cooperation and attracting outstanding international researchers to Germany. It achieves this by offering various scholarships, prizes, and funding programs, enabling scientists and scholars worldwide to conduct research in Germany.
Q2How extensive is the foundation's global network?+
The foundation connects a global community of over 30,000 funded scientists and scholars from 140 countries. Regular network meetings bring researchers from around the world together.
Q3Where can I find current job openings at the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation?+
Current job openings at the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation are available directly through the organization's career portal. Interested individuals can view the listings at https://recruitingapp-2649.umantis.com/Jobs/1?lang=ger&CompanyID=&=&Reset=G.
Q4Which UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) does the foundation contribute to?+
The foundation makes primary contributions to SDG 4 (Quality Education) and SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure). It also secondarily supports SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities) through its international funding programs.
