Sofja Kovalevskaja Award, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany (2017-2018)

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s Sofja Kovalevskaja Award is granted to young, exceptionally-promising researchers in recognition of outstanding academic achievements. The award is designed to enable them to embark on academic careers in Germany by establishing their own junior research groups at research institutions in Germany. The award amount of up to €1.65 million will allow the winners to finance their own junior research group at the host institution of their choosing in Germany and cover their living expenses for a period of up to 5 years.

Applications are due by July 31 annually

Scientists and scholars from all disciplines and nationalities who have completed their PhD with distinction in the last 6 years are eligible to apply. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation particularly welcomes applications from qualified, female junior researchers.

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