Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
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The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (in German Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung) is a foundation of the German government for the promotion of international cooperation in the field of scientific research. The foundation sponsors a number of competitive fellowships, from postdoctoral fellowships to senior scientist fellowships, primarily for foreign scientists to finance their stay and research in Germany, usually for a period of 6-18 months. The foundation also awards a number of prizes and awards to internationally renowned scientists, such as the Humboldt Prize. [1][2]
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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation website
[edit] References
- ^ A to Z of all Programmes. Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Accessed May 19, 2008
- ^ NeuroFocus Chief Science Advisor Wins Humboldt Prize. Fox Business. May 9, 2008. Accessed May 19, 2008