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Since 1996,
these fellowships have been awarded by the Foundation for Polish
Science to eminent German scholars. A scheme of
outstanding importance, it is the equivalent of Humboldt-Forschungspreise,
the prestigious award granted by the well-known of Germany to eminent
foreign scholars. It is intended as a form of appreciation
for the outstanding achievements of its beneficiaries, at the
same time being aimed at stimulating long-term co-operation
between Polish and German scholars.
The Honorary Fellowships are awarded based on an agreement
made in 1995 between the FNP and the Humboldt Foundation,
as a result of which the Foundation for Polish Science
joined a group of similar organisations from 19 countries-signatories
of bilateral partnership agreements under which grants
are mutually awarded to eminent scholars from Germany and
the other country. The grantees are invited to carry out
research projects of their choice in the host country,
in co-operation with their colleagues there.
The title of this fellowship is a reference to the best
tradition of co-operation between Polish and German scholars.
It is named after Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), a
German natural scientist, explorer and geographer. Often
collaborating with Polish scholars, he was an Honorary
Member of the Warsaw Society of the Friends of Science
and the first promoter of Adam Mickiewicz's poetry in Germany.
The names of prospective grantees from amongst German
scholars are submitted to the Foundation for Polish Science
by distinguished Polish scientists, who are obliged to
provide appropriate facilities for their candidate to carry
out a research project as designed by the beneficiary.
The research stay (from 4 - 12 months) may be split into
several periods over three years.
At present, the amount awarded as fellowship is 3000 € per
month.
The final date for submission of entries is 30th September.
For detailed information please contact the Programme
Coordinator, Mr. Adam Zielinski : phone (+4822) 845 95 15,
e-mail:
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ALEXANDER
VON HUMBOLDT POLISH HONORARY RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS 
