Scholary Fund

Scholarship Description
Alexander von Humboldt foundation is glad to offer the Sofja Kovalevskaja Research Award. This program is fully funded by Federal Ministry of Education and Research in Germany. The researchers from any country are welcome to apply. To apply, all required materials must be received no later than July 31 every year.

Award Value
The award winner is entitled to the award funds of up to 1.65 million EUR. The award funds are placed at the award winner’s disposal for a period of five years to carry out the approved research project of his or her own choice in Germany. The award winners and their host institutions agree jointly on the commencement of the planned research work in Germany.

Level and Area of Studies
Research program in any field.

Place of Study
The research will be conducted in Germany.

Eligibility and Criteria

• Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed with distinction less than six years prior to the application submission deadline.
• Career level: the award would enable the successful applicant to take on a leadership position (e.g. head of a junior research group) in Germany for the first time. Moreover, the applicant must not have held or accepted an offer of permanent employment in Germany. The relevant date is the date of the selection.
• Cutting-edge academic achievements documented by a comprehensive list of independent academic publications reviewed according to international standards and printed in journals and / or by publishing houses.
• Support of the German host institution, evidenced by a detailed expert’s report from the academic host as well as the host’s agreement and the confirmation from the administration at the host institution.
• Two supporting expert reviews from academics (at the applicant’s own institute or other institutes, where possible including some outside the applicant’s country of origin).

Applicants’ Nationality
There is no nationality restriction.

Application Instruction
Application should be made online through the link below.

Website and Application Link