The Georg Forster Research Award Specially offered for Applicants From Developing Countries, Germany

The research scholarship award of The Georg Forster Research Award is provided Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. All applicants from developing countries (excluding People’s Republic of China and India) are welcome to apply. The applicants must have had their main residence and place of work in one of these countries for at least five years at the time of their nomination. The award covers total amount of EUR 60,000. Selection criteria are academic achievements.

Description

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.

Benefits:

The award amount totals EUR 60,000. In Germany, research awards are generally exempt from income tax under German tax law.

Eligibility

• Nominees must be nationals of a developing or transition country (excluding People’s Republic of China and India; cf. detailed list of countries).
• 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.

Application Procedure

Please visit the Guidelines for completing the nomination on the Humboldt Foundation’s website for further information on the selection procedure.

Submission Deadline

15th May 2013

Website Link

http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/georg-forster-award.html