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Die Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung fördert Wissenschaftskooperationen zwischen exzellenten ausländischen und deutschen Forschenden. https://www.humboldt-foundation.de

What does it mean to be a Humboldt host? Silvia Vignolini is hosting four Humboldt Research Fellows from China as part of her international research group. Read more about her views on international collaboration, being a woman in science and her interdisciplinary research career: bit.ly/4fXVXRW

The graphic shows a portrait of Silvia Vignolini, a Humboldt host and director at the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces. She has long brown hair, is wearing a black jacket and is smiling at the camera. Above the portrait, a quote reads: “I think it is important to put yourself forward as a host because I believe this fellowship offers a truly unique opportunity for researchers.” Photo credit: EXpedition.

Researchers abroad: Advance innovative research in Germany while keeping your position abroad through the Humboldt Research Professorships. Join the Humboldt Discovery info session: bit.ly/4a7ZcD5 Potential Nominees, research collaborators in Germany, and interested parties are welcome.

Promotional graphic for an upcoming Humboldt Discovery event. At the top center, there is a circular illustration of two women and a man looking in different directions with binoculars and magnifying glass.

German Universities: Nominate top international research talent for the Humboldt Research Professorship. Don’t miss the next Humboldt Discovery Info Session and gain insights into funding, eligibility criteria, nomination, and application process. More information ‎👉 bit.ly/4o3zPYW

Promotional graphic for an upcoming Humboldt Discovery event. At the top center, there is a circular illustration of two women and a man looking in different directions with binoculars and magnifying glass.

Advancing your research career while being a single parent can be challenging – but it is possible. Australian researcher Jane Addison shares how the Humboldt Research Fellowship enabled her research stay in Germany, including family support benefits. Learn more about the programme: bit.ly/4gbeavN

Graphic with a quote from Humboldt Research Fellow Jane Addison: “Humboldt is an exceptional funder: highly transparent, rules-based, and carefully considering what academics actually need to succeed.” The graphic includes a portrait of Addison smiling outdoors. She has red hair and is wearing a grey blouse.Graphic with a quote from Humboldt Research Fellow Jane Addison: “I particularly appreciate the additional support for parents, especially single parents – I have not seen this from a funder before.” The graphic includes a portrait of Addison smiling outdoors. She has red hair and is wearing a grey blouse.

June is #Pride Month – a time to celebrate diversity, visibility, and inclusion. 🌈 At the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, we stand for diversity, inclusion, and democracy alongside our global Humboldt Network. Diversity matters. 💚

Humboldt's head on a rainbow-coloured background.

A passion for medicine brought Feodor Lynen Fellow Nadine Vollmuth into research. During her fellowship, she worked at the University of Alabama on bacterial meningitis with Brandon Kim, who guided her throughout her research journey. Be the next Feodor Lynen Fellow. Apply today bit.ly/4tH2TY1

Promotional graphic from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation featuring Nadine Vollmuth, Feodor Lynen Programme Fellow at the University of Alabama. She is shown wearing a black jacket with red detailing over a black-and-white vertically striped shirt. The image includes her quote: Do what you love and don’t try to fit into a project you can’t truly identify with. When you work on topics you are curious about, motivation comes naturally.

Heute ist Tag des Grundgesetzes. #Ehrentag Unser Stiftungspräsident Robert Schlögl betont: „Wissenschaftsfreiheit ist ein Grundrecht unseres Grundgesetzes und Voraussetzung für den Erfolg von Wissenschaft & Forschung hierzulande." Setzen wir uns gemeinsam für die Werte unseres Grundgesetzes ein!💚

Zitatkachel mit einem Portrait von Robert Schlögl und dem Text "Wissenschaftsfreiheit ist ein Grundrecht – aber nicht naturgegeben. Wie sich die Konfliktlinien zwischen Demokratie und Autoritarismus entwickeln, entscheiden wir alle. Hier und jetzt."