Research Award and Cultural Exchange in the field of Humanities and social science for the International applicants, 2012 Germany and their own country
Study Subject(s):Humanities and social science
Course Level:Research
Scholarship Provider: The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the Fritz Thyssen Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany and their own country
Eligibility:
1.The nominee must be recognised at home and in Germany for his/her special services as a multiplier of bilateral relations between Germany and his/her own country in and through the field of academic study. 2.The nominee must be recognised at home and in Germany as an outstandingly qualified academic and/or science manager (e.g. awards, positive responses to publications, etc.). 3.Detailed expert opinion by an academic working at a research institution in Germany who would like to invite the nominee to spend time researching in Germany or can name a suitable host.
Scholarship Open for International Students: Yes
Scholarship Description: Outstanding humanities scholars and social scientists from abroad who, as multipliers in and through the field of academic studies, have made an exceptional contribution to the enduring promotion of bilateral relations between Germany and their own countries, are eligible to be nominated for the Reimar Lüst Award for International Scholarly and Cultural Exchange. Additionally, science managers from all disciplines may be nominated for their interdisciplinary contribution to promoting cultural and academic relations between Germany and their own country. In order, furthermore, to strengthen and extend bilateral cooperative relations, the award winners are invited to spend up to a year in Germany. The stay may be divided up into blocks.
How to Apply: By Post
Scholarship Application Deadline: By 30 April 2012
Further Scholarship Information and Application (http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/luest-award.html)