Application Deadline: December 14, 2026.
Applications are now open for the 2027 Humboldt Residency Programme. The Humboldt Residency Programme brings together a transdisciplinary, international group of twelve participants consisting of Humboldtians and early career researchers as well as writers, artists, civil society actors, and social entrepreneurs.
During the six-week residency in Brandenburg and Berlin, with excursions to institutions in Northern Germany and along the North and Baltic Sea coasts, participants will meet daily in shared working spaces, enjoying the unique opportunity to dedicate extensive time and freedom to gaining an in depth understanding of each other’s work across a diverse range of disciplinary backgrounds. They will build transdisciplinary bridges, explore synergies, pose bold questions, think visionary, and connect with relevant stakeholders in Germany and internationally.
Dates of the Programme
The programme runs from June to October 2027 and includes:
- June 29: Virtual kick-off meeting
- August 2 – 13, 2027: Two-week residency at the Cultural Foundation Schloss Wiepersdorf
- August 13 – September 10, 2027: Four-week Residency in Berlin, with excursions to institutions in Northern Germany and along the North and Baltic Sea coasts (prospectively two trips of two – three days)
- September – October 2027: Remote finalisation of output formats
- October 26, 2027: Virtual wrap-up event
Full in-person participation throughout the entire residency, from August 2 to September 10, 2027, is a mandatory requirement for being a part of the programme.
Participants
The participants will be made up of:
5 Alumni/ae of the Humboldt Foundation who …
- demonstrate relevant academic or professional expertise related to the annual theme that can also be effectively communicated to external audiences.
- demonstrate convincingly in their application that they are willing and able to communicate their work beyond academia. Previous experience in this area is not required.
- have received any form of fellowship or award in the past but are not receiving funding in another one of the foundation’s programmes at the start of the residency (August 2027).
- hold an academic position and are currently not based in Germany.
3 Early Career Researchers who …
- have prior experience in science communication, or in connecting their research to wider social and political contexts.
- are either currently pursuing their PhD or have completed their PhD less than four years ago at the start of the residency (August 2027).
- hold an academic position and are currently not based in Germany.
- have a clear academic profile related to the annual theme and demonstrate potential for an academic career.
4 Civil Society Practitioners who …
- can demonstrate a clear connection to the annual theme through their previous work.have the potential to act as multipliers for the ideas and impulses generated during the residency.
- fit one of the following two profiles:
- Creatives, e.g. journalists, authors, filmmakers, curators, artists or designers.
- Practitioners with a professional connection to the annual theme, e.g. people working in politics, (social) entrepreneurs, representatives of social or political campaigns or NGOs, or consultants.
- do not currently hold an academic position.
Funding
Funding for participation in the Humboldt Residency Programme includes
- a monthly allowance during the six-week residency period in Berlin/Brandenburg
- travel allowance for the trip to and from Germany
- accommodation at Schloss Wiepersdorf (2 weeks) and at an aparthotel in Berlin (4 weeks)
- a budget for arranging public event formats or end-of-year output
- For participants travelling with dependent family members, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation will provide suitable family accommodation and support participants in arranging childcare
Application Procedure:
Please note that you may only submit your application once you have uploaded the following documents to the application form:
- Curriculum Vita (max. 3 pages, PDF Format)
- Introduction Video (see below)
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Humboldt Residency Programme
