Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
- Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
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 6-24 months. The foundation also awards a number of prizes and awards to internationally renowned scientists, such as the Humboldt Prize. [ [http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/programme_az.htm A to Z of all Programmes.] Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. Accessed May 19, 2008] [ [http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/neurofocus-chief-science-advisor-wins-humboldt-prie/ NeuroFocus Chief Science Advisor Wins Humboldt Prize.] Fox Business. May 9, 2008. Accessed May 19, 2008]
ee also
*The Humboldt Prize
External links
* [http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/EN/index.htm Alexander von Humboldt Foundation website]
References
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