We invite early career researchers and senior academics as potential hosts to get to know funding bodies in Germany. In our new 2024/2025 series "Meet the Funder: Foundations" we present important funders besides the DFG.
Non-profit foundations are a vital part of the German academic system and provide researchers with opportunities to further their career and carry out research projects. In this series, you will have the opportunity to familiarize yourself with the programmes of the
In 2025, an event catered to the needs of medical research will be a special.
In our kick-off event you will get to know the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation (AvH). The AvH connects outstanding academics from all over the world. According to their motto to "support people not projects" it offers opportunities to either come to a German research institution or to go abroad.
Therefore, we welcome
to familiarize themselves with these opportunities.
Mira Albus of the AvH will introduce you to the foundation’s different programmes.
We could also acquire the expertise of Prof. Dr. Armin Selbitschka, who is a scout for the AvH and hosts Humboldt fellows, and Dr. Markus Laubach, who recently returned from a Feodor Lynen fellowship. Both will present their experiences with the AvH and how the Humboldt programmes benefit research careers. Right after the presentations, you will have the chance to ask the referees your questions in a Q&A session.
| Date | 10 October 2024 2 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. |
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| Location | Remote via Zoom The link will be provided to the successful applicants after the end of the general registration. |
| Registration deadline | 9 October 2024 |
| Registration form | Register here |
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