Funding type

Grants

Project size funding

US$ 20.001 - 50.000, US$ 50.001 - 150.000

Target region/countries

Global

Eligible Organisations for funding

Individual

Ecosystem

Deserts & Semi-Deserts, Forest & Woodlands, Freshwater, Human-changed areas, Marine & Coast, Mountains & Rocky Areas, Savannas & Shrubland & Grasslands, Wetland, Wildlife / Endangered Species

Biodiversity Categories

Biodiversity awareness and knowledge, Protected Areas and other conservation measures, Sustainable Use (of productive areas) , Restoration

Sector Tags

Climate Change, Science and Research, Environmental Protection and Conservation, Education

Funding Criteria

topics:
- excellent research on several topics, some opportunities focused on environment

eligibility:
- researcher from different stages (Young professional, postdoc, professor)

Identify programme: https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/programme-search

Application process

Call for application
Georg Forster Fellowship (for researchers from developing countries)
International Climate Protection Fellowship
German Chancellor Fellowship for prospective leaders

Application on a rolling basis:
Humboldt Research Fellowship (for postdoctoral and experienced researchers)
Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship (for German researchers abroad)

Nomination:
Alexander von Humboldt Professorship
Humboldt Research Award
Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award
Carl Friedrich von Siemens Research Award (for Humboldt alumni)
Reimar Lüst Award for International Scholarly and Cultural Exchange
Sofja Kovalevskaja Award
Max Planck-Humboldt Research Award

https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes

Application language

English, German

Particular consideration of

Youth

Additional information

In addition to a monthly fellowship, the Humboldt Foundation offer individual support, introductory events and an alumni network.