The Georg Forster Research Award honors leading researchers from developing or transition countries (excluding PR China and India) for their academic achievements. It provides €60,000 to support research projects at German institutions for six months to one year, including travel and language course expenses. Additional funding up to €10,000 may support female junior researchers from awardees' home countries. Nominations must come from recognized academics in Germany; self-nominations are not accepted.
Eligible nominees are international researchers from developing or transition countries (excluding PR China and India). Nominations must be submitted by recognized academics at German research institutions. Self-nominations and nominations of close relatives or partners are not allowed.
