This research award recognises internationally respected academics whose work has made an important contribution to their discipline and promises further influential achievements. It offers €45,000 and the opportunity to undertake a research project in Germany with specialist colleagues.
Who can apply
The nominee must have lived and worked predominantly outside Germany for at least five years and must not yet hold permanent employment in Germany. A qualifying researcher in Germany submits the nomination; individuals cannot apply directly.
The Humboldt Research Professorship is an institutional nomination award for outstanding international researchers whose work promises further major breakthroughs. It supports a research move to Germany with an eligible German university as nominating host.
Who can apply
A university in Germany submits the nomination through its rector or president, optionally jointly with a German non-university research institution. The nominee must be an outstanding researcher established abroad and eligible for appointment as a professor in Germany.
EMBO supports postdoctoral researchers through an international research move for up to two years. The fellowship provides a salary or stipend, relocation support and help for fellows with children.
Who can apply
Applicants of any nationality can move to an EMBC member-state host. Hosts in Chile, India, Singapore or Taiwan, and hosts in other countries, have additional nationality, PhD-country and departure-country requirements. Host-country residence limits also apply.
EMBO Scientific Exchange Grants fund research exchanges of up to three months between laboratories in eligible countries, covering travel and subsistence costs for the fellow.
Who can apply
Any nationality, but your current institution must be in an EMBC member state, Chile, India, Singapore or Taiwan, or qualify through a listed Japanese JST programme. The exchange must be international.
The IBF Classic funding scheme offers grants for documentary projects at all stages, with a maximum of €7,500 for development and €25,000 for production/post-production.
Who can apply
Directors must be nationals of, and live and work in, an IBF-listed country in Africa, Asia, Eastern Europe, Oceania or Latin America/Caribbean. The currently linked 2026 list includes Malaysia; check the list for your country and the 2027 round.
Host institutions in developing countries can invite internationally recognised scientists for research and training visits. TWAS covers round-trip economy travel; the host covers local expenses.
Who can apply
The applicant is a host institution in an eligible developing country in the Global South. The invited expert may be of any nationality.
The IBF Europe supports documentary projects with a director from a country on the IBF Europe Country List, realized through international co-productions. The maximum contribution per project is €40,000.
Who can apply
An eligible production company in a Creative Europe MEDIA-participating country applies as minority co-producer. The director and IBF co-producer must qualify under the linked 2027 country list, which includes Malaysia. The UK and Switzerland are not eligible applicant countries.
