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💡International research talents wanted: The Global Minds Initiative Germany welcomes expert in earth and environmental science. The new programme of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space enables researchers from abroad to work on innovative research projects, further strengthening Germany as a place of international collaboration and scientific progress.  One of the first award recipients of the programme is geologist Donna Whitney. Why did she choose Germany for her research?  “The recent decline in support for scientific research in the US has increased my interest in spending more time in a place that values scientific research, including infrastructure. A research stay in Germany allows for access to state-of-the-art facilities with excellent technical support and a chance to visit and interact with many interesting scientists in my field and in related fields.”  Donna Whitney is a professor in the Department of Earth & Environmental Sciences at the University of Minnesota, USA. As part of the Humboldt Research Award, she is visiting Max Wilke at the Institute of Geosciences at the Universität Potsdam. Interested to know why the fellows and award winners of the Global Minds Initiative chose Germany as a research location? Stay tuned for more here on LinkedIn. -------------------------------- The “Global Minds Initiative Germany” aims to offer career prospects in Germany and to intensify international research cooperation. Initiated by the Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt, the programme builds on the prestigious funding opportunities offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation as well as the opportunities for students and doctoral candidates provided by the DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst). 

The Global Minds Initiative Germany supports change-makers of the future. Welcome to the first research fellows! 👋 The new programme of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space enables researchers from abroad to work on innovative research projects, further strengthening Germany as a place of international collaboration and scientific progress. One of the first fellows of the programme is psychologist Dr Víctor Hugo Masías Hinojosa, who works in the field of Computational Social Sciences. Why did he decide to come to Germany?   “My vision is to become an agent of change and promote more humane and equitable cities. The Humboldt Foundation is recognised worldwide for enabling individuals to pursue their ideas and promote research driven by intellectual curiosity. Its environment minimises restrictions and encourages innovation, providing the most fertile ground for significant scientific advances to be transferred to industry. In fact, many foreign researchers see Germany as a safe haven for their research, especially in light of global problems and geopolitical changes that make them uncertain about their future.” Dr Masías (Chile) is conducting research at Charité - Universitätsmedizin Berlin with a Humboldt Research Fellowship. His work focuses on empirical social research, particularly the analysis of social structures and health inequalities in urban environments. Interested to know why the fellows and award winners of the Global Minds Initiative chose Germany as a research location? Stay tuned for more here on LinkedIn. ------------------------------ The “Global Minds Initiative Germany” aims to offer career prospects in Germany and to intensify international research cooperation. Initiated by the Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt, the programme builds on the prestigious funding opportunities offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation) as well as the opportunities for students and doctoral candidates provided by the DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst.

We welcome the first fellows of the Global Minds Initiative Germany – Here are the international research talents joining the Humboldt Family. 🤩 The new programme of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space enables researchers from abroad to work on innovative research projects, further strengthening Germany as a place of international collaboration and scientific progress.  One of the first fellows of the programme is mechanical engineer Dr Rui Zhu. What does he hope to achieve during his Humboldt Fellowship in Germany? “Germany has always stood out for its excellence in environmental fluid mechanic's research. I applied because I wanted to collaborate with leading scientists. The opportunity to exchange ideas across disciplines and cultures makes it an inspiring place to grow as a researcher. I look forward to building long-term collaborations that connect researchers from Germany and China, helping us address shared environmental challenges together.” Dr Zhu (China) is currently a postdoctoral researcher at the University of California, Santa Barbara, USA. As part of the Humboldt Research Fellowship, he will conduct research at the Institute of Urban and Industrial Water Management at TU Dresden. His project aims to investigate the swimming behavior of mesozooplankton – a key component of coastal ecosystems. Interested to know why the fellows and award winners of the Global Minds Initiative chose Germany as a research location? Stay tuned for more here on LinkedIn. ------------------------------- The “Global Minds Initiative Germany” aims to offer career prospects in Germany and to intensify international research cooperation. Initiated by the Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt, the programme builds on the prestigious funding opportunities offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation as well as the opportunities for students and doctoral candidates provided by the DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst). 

Bird flu has been spreading rapidly in Germany. How can we prevent regional outbreaks in the future? Our Humboldt Professor for #AI Joacim Rocklöv and his research team at Universität Heidelberg have developed a machine learning model that can predict highly pathogenic avian influenza outbreak patterns in Europe. 👇 #vogelgrippe #birdflu #AvHProfessor

International research talents wanted! The Global Minds Initiative Germany offers many opportunities – our new fellows know best. 💡 The new programme of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space enables researchers from abroad to work on innovative research projects, further strengthening Germany as a place of international collaboration and scientific progress. One of the first fellows of the programme is science historian Dr Joris Mercelis. What makes Germany so attractive as a research location? “German sources and contacts are particularly important for my current research projects on the history of chemistry and photography. At the same time, I want to get better acquainted with the German research environment. The programmes of the Humboldt Foundation for experienced researchers clearly distinguish Germany from other European countries that I know, as comparable opportunities for international scientists are rather rare there.” Dr Mercelis (Belgium) is coming from The Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, USA, to Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf on a Humboldt Research Fellowship. His research focuses on the history of technology, science, and capitalism in the modern and contemporary periods. Interested to know why the fellows and award winners of the Global Minds Initiative chose Germany as a research location? Stay tuned for more here on LinkedIn. -------------------------------- The “Global Minds Initiative Germany” aims to offer career prospects in Germany and to intensify international research cooperation. Initiated by the Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt, the programme builds on the prestigious funding opportunities offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation as well as the opportunities for students and doctoral candidates provided by the DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst.

The question isn’t if #AI is changing the world – but how? At our Bonn Humboldt Award Winners’ Forum, top researchers discuss current developments in artificial intelligence. In his opening remarks at the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn yesterday, the Humboldt Foundation’s Secretary General, Zanner Markus, emphasised the role AI plays for the Foundation and for the German scientific landscape. He praised the visionary work of the Humboldt Professors for AI, who are leading the way into the future. In his keynote lecture on responsible AI, Kristian Kersting, expert for artificial intelligence and machine learning, highlighted the benefits and current challenges – especially with respect to enhancing public AI research and fostering public–private partnerships. Overall he stressed: "The machine is not perfect, the human is not either, but together they might be perfect." 💡Key questions of the event: What kind of AI do we need and want? How can we separate the hype from serious scientific and technological progress? What are the benefits for society? The Forum aims to offer a platform of exchange by uniting the who’s who of AI research in Germany: Kristian Kersting, Humboldt Professors for AI Holger Hoos, Hector Geffner, Vincent C. Müller, André Platzer, Daniel Rueckert, Angela Schoellig, Heike Vallery, and Angela Yu, Humboldt Professor Oliver Brock, Sofja Kovalevskaja Award winner Milica Gasic, Max Planck-Humboldt Medal winner Sumit Gulwani, and Humboldt Research Award winner Toby Walsh FAA FTSE FRSN. 🤩 A special thank you goes to the host Holger Hoos and the two other members of the Scientific Committee: Oliver Brock and Vincent Müller. Over the next few days, we’ll delve into all things AI with lectures, flash talks and panel discussions. In the words of our Secretary General, Markus Zanner: "The idea for our Award Winners’ Forum is to connect observations, to connect scientific ideas. And most importantly: to connect people!"

📣 Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to connect across disciplines and expand your network! The call is still open until 29 October! To apply for our UK-German Frontiers of Humanities Symposium, simply fill out our application form and submit a CV and a list of key publications.

What happens when curiosity meets opportunity? Molly Taylor-Poleskey, Humboldt Fellow from the USA, values the academic freedom she experiences during her research stay in Germany. As a scholar of early modern history, she embraces the chance to explore the unfamiliar, gain new perspectives, and contribute to a global movement that invests in the future of research. You also want to expand your research through international collaboration? Follow the link in the comments!

International research talents wanted: Here are the first fellows of the Global Minds Initiative Germany! 🎉💚 The new programme of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space enables researchers from abroad to work on innovative research projects, further strengthening Germany as a place of international collaboration and scientific progress.  One of the first fellows of the programme is biomedical engineer Dr Sevgi Gokce Kafali. Why did she decide to apply for a fellowship in Germany? “Germany is one of the leading countries in magnetic resonance imaging research, offering solid industry-university partnerships and technical infrastructure. It provides an open and supportive research environment that encourages independent thinking and interdisciplinary collaboration. This independence is essential for innovative and impactful scientific work, especially in a rapidly evolving field such as artificial intelligence in medicine. During my fellowship, I hope to strengthen my expertise in medical imaging while developing leadership and project management skills.” Dr Kafalı (Turkey) is coming from the University of California, Los Angeles, USA, to the Technische Universität München on a Humboldt Research Fellowship. She is conducting research at the department of Daniel Rueckert, Humboldt Professor for AI in Medicine and Healthcare.  Interested to know why the fellows and award winners of the Global Minds Initiative chose Germany as a research location? Stay tuned for more here on LinkedIn. ----------------------------------- The “Global Minds Initiative Germany” aims to offer career prospects in Germany and to intensify international research cooperation. Initiated by the Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt, the programme builds on the prestigious funding opportunities offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation as well as the opportunities for students and doctoral candidates provided by the DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst.

Wir heißen die ersten Geförderten des „1000-Köpfe-Plus-Programms“ willkommen! 💚   Karriereperspektiven in Deutschland bieten und internationale Forschungszusammenarbeit stärken – das neue Programm des Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt ermöglicht es der Humboldt-Stiftung, mehr Forschungsstipendien und -preise zu vergeben. In den kommenden Monaten werden weitere Forschende im Rahmen von „1000-Köpfe-Plus“ ausgewählt. Ab 2026 sind voraussichtlich zusätzliche Formate und Programmlinien geplant.   Bundesforschungsministerin Dorothee Bär betont: „Das 1.000-Köpfe-Plus-Programm haben wir im Sommer gestartet und ich freue mich sehr, dass wir nun bereits die ersten Geförderten in Deutschland begrüßen können. Sie sind ein großer Gewinn für unser Wissenschaftssystem: Mit ihren Erfahrungen, ihrer Expertise und ihren Forschungsvorhaben werden sie den Forschungsstandort Deutschland bereichern und dazu beitragen, unsere internationale Wettbewerbsfähigkeit weiter zu stärken.“    Auch Stiftungspräsident Robert Schlögl freut sich über die positive Resonanz: “Die ersten Rückmeldungen der neuen Geförderten zeigen, was es bei uns weiter zu fördern und zu verteidigen gilt: die Wissenschaftsfreiheit, die Attraktivität des Forschungsstandorts und die weltoffene, internationale Zusammenarbeit.”    Was erhoffen sich die Wissenschaftler*innen von ihrem Forschungsaufenthalt in Deutschland? Und was macht den Forschungsstandort so attraktiv? Lesen Sie mehr in unserer Pressemitteilung (Link im Kommentar) und in den kommenden Tagen auf LinkedIn!    -------------------------------  Das vom Bundesministerium für Forschung, Technologie und Raumfahrt ins Leben gerufene Programm baut auf den renommierten Förderangeboten der Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung und der Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) - German Research Foundation sowie den Möglichkeiten für Studierende und Doktoranden des DAAD Deutscher Akademischer Austauschdienst auf.