Funding of the Humboldt University Foundation (Funding Priorities)

The Humboldt University Foundation in Berlin continuously provides grants to support excellent projects at Humboldt University of Berlin. The focus of the support lies on three funding priorities: the discovery and mentoring of young talents, the institutional strengthening of cutting-edge research in selected disciplines, and the preservation of the university’s cultural and architectural heritage. Projects are funded in the fields of life sciences, globalization, climate impact, materials research, as well as initiatives for the restoration of historically significant buildings and collection objects. Eligible to apply are scientific working groups, researchers, and early-career scientists, as well as institutions and initiatives based at Humboldt University of Berlin that address one of the funding priorities. Funding is awarded on an ongoing basis, with each project evaluated according to its alignment with the funding priority, scientific quality, sustainability, and long-term impact.

With the aim of combining outstanding research and cultural commitment, the Foundation creates attractive conditions for interdisciplinary collaboration and international exchange. By providing financial resources, innovative ideas are strengthened and long-term impulses for the scientific landscape in Berlin are set. The continuous submission option offers project leaders maximum flexibility in planning and implementing their projects. The Humboldt University Foundation acts as a reliable partner by harmonizing scientific excellence, creative restoration approaches, and sustainable impact.