The Georg
Forster Research Award is granted in recognition of a researcher's entire
achievements to date to academics of all disciplines whose fundamental
discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their
own discipline and beyond and who are expected to continue developing research-based
solutions to the specific challenges facing transition and developing
countries.
Nominees
must be nationals of a developing or transition country (excluding People's
Republic of China and India). Furthermore, at the time of nomination, they must
have had their main residence and place of work in one of these countries for
at least five years.
The
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation particularly encourages the nomination of
qualified female researchers.
The award
amount totals EUR 60,000. In Germany, research awards are generally exempt from
income tax under German tax law.
In addition,
award winners are invited to conduct a research project of their own choosing
in Germany in close collaboration with a specialist colleague. The project
duration of about six to twelve months may be divided into segments. In
addition, further expenditures (such as travel or language courses) are covered
in the context of the invitation to stay in Germany for research purposes. To
support the collaboration, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation may grant
additional funding of up to EUR 25,000, particularly for participating in scientific
conferences, additional material resources, e.g., specialist literature and
scientific equipment for the nominee’s own institute, as well as for involving
junior researchers.
An
established academic employed by a university or research institution in Germany
must take the initiative to nominate a candidate for the Georg Forster Research
Award. Nominations may also be initiated by award winners of the Humboldt
Foundation working abroad, provided that the nomination is made jointly with a
colleague working in Germany. Self-nomination is not possible.
In 2014, the
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is granting up to four Georg Forster Research
Awards.
Nominations should be submitted
by 15 May 2014.
For more information and
application please visit the Georg Forster Research Award page.
