Seeking outstanding research talents

Sofja Kovalevskaja Award – cutting-edge research award for the best junior researchers from abroad

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is now calling for applications for the Sofja Kovalevskaja Award, one of the most valuable academic awards in Germany. The award amount of up to 1.65 million euros allows excellent researchers to carry out academic work under unique conditions: For a period of five years, they are able to work on their own research projects at an institute of their own choice in Germany and set up their own working groups – independently and virtually unaffected by administrative constraints. Scientists and scholars from all disciplines from abroad who have completed their doctorates within the last six years are eligible to apply.
The award targets outstanding talent and a creative approach to research.

The Humboldt Foundation actively promotes equal opportunities and therefore particularly welcomes applications of women academics.
The closing date for applications is 1 September 2014.

For more information visit our website by clicking 'Apply now'.