This funder supports high-achieving researchers at every career stage, with a strong emphasis on international mobility and bringing outstanding scholars to German host institutions. Its awards and fellowships are highly selective and often center on research stays in Germany, while also backing German researchers going abroad to build global collaboration. A distinctive feature is its long-term commitment to laureates, including major professorship funding and alumni support.
Highly selective, mostly invite-only or competitive call-based awards; grants range from fellowship support for 6–24 month research stays to large professorship awards of up to €10 million. Many programs require a German host institution, with some running several calls per year and limited applicant slots.
Check program-specific rules carefully: several prizes are invite-only, while fellowships like the Humboldt Research Fellowship open in scheduled calls three times per year and can cap the number of applicants. Strong publication records, a clear research project, and a committed German host institution are usually essential; for Georg Forster, eligibility is limited to researchers from developing/emerging countries excluding China and India.
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Who can apply: Over‑average qualified researchers from abroad (not Germany). Postdocs and experienced researchers; individual scientific excellence required.
Deadline: Three calls per year (next call schedule published); calls open on set dates and close when maximum number of applications is reached.
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