Georg Forster 2021-2022 Research Awards for Developing Countries

Published: 06 Aug 2021 1,254 views

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation presents up to six Georg Forster Research Awards each year to internationally outstanding researchers from developing and transition countries in recognition of their academic record to date. The research award was named for renowned German ethnologist Georg Forster (1754–1794) and is funded by the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development.

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Awards

Benefits of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Awards

• The award amount is €60,000
• The Foundation will provide further funding of up to €25,000 to finance academic collaboration – in particular to cover the costs of attending academic conferences, of material resources such as specialist literature or scientific equipment at the home institution, or of including junior researchers.

Requirements for Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Research Awards

• The nominee’s academic achievements must be internationally recognised and proven by corresponding successes in research.
• The nominee may not previously have received an award from the Humboldt Foundation for her/his academic work.
• The nominee must be a citizen of a developing or transition country
  (excluding PR China and India,)
•  The nominee must have lived and worked in one of these countries for at least five years at the time of nomination.

Application Deadline

How to Apply