The Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation is accepting nominations for the Anneliese Maier Research Award for researchers from the fields of humanities and social sciences whose scientific achievements have been internationally recognised in their research area and from whose research collaboration with specialist colleagues in Germany a sustainable contribution is expected towards the further internationalisation of the humanities and social sciences in Germany.
Award winners are expected to spend a period of up to five years cooperating on a long-term research project with the nominator and / or specialist colleagues at a research institution in Germany.
The Humboldt Foundation grants up to five Anneliese Maier Research Awards annually. An award is valued at 250,000 EUR.
Nominations may be submitted by established academics in Germany. Direct applications are not accepted.
Full nominations should be submitted by 31 May 2011 at the latest to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
More information at this link.
