The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation German-American Frontiers of Engineering Symposium 2027 (Fully Funded)

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About Alexander von Humboldt Foundation German-American Frontiers of Engineering Symposium

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites Germany-based early- and mid-career researchers in the fields of engineering and applied sciences to apply to participate in a symposium jointly organised with the National Academy of Engineering.

The symposium aims to incentivise and establish international engagement and collaboration between early career researchers working in Germany and the United States in a broad range of disciplines, thereby encouraging the exchange of ideas across disciplinary and national boundaries. Participants will gather in Karlsruhe, Germany from 10 to 13 March, 2027.

During the three days, participants will engage in cross-disciplinary discussions about the four session topics and their interlinkages. There will be considerable time for networking among all 60 researchers. All participants will have the opportunity to present their work with a poster. Part of the programme will be a guided tour at the research facilities of the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT).

After the symposium, all participants can apply for funding through the follow-up programme CONNECT to carry out future joint research activities with participants from the partner country.

• Sponsor Organisation: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

Benefits of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation German-American Frontiers of Engineering Symposium

• Accommodation: The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation will make hotel reservations for all participants and will cover hotel expenses for three nights from 10 to 13 March, 2027. Expenses for meals for the duration of the symposium will be covered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
• Travel Expenses: The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation covers the travel expenses for outward and return journeys between the home institutes and the conference venue for all participants from Germany. The reimbursement of travel expenses is generally based on the Deutsche Bahn 2nd class fare for the shortest route between the participants' place of work and the conference venue.

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation German-American Frontiers of Engineering Symposium Requirements

Participants must

• work in Germany at a research institution or in the industry sector,
• have obtained a PhD no more than 12 years ago (by the time of the symposium),
• be fluent in spoken and written English.

Participants must attend the entire symposium.

Application Date and Process

Applicants should submit:

• the completed application form (accessible via the link)
• link to personal scientific profile or CV
• link to list of key publications (max. one page)

Applications must be in English. Please click “submit” after completion of the online form to make sure your application will be transferred.

Application Deadline

10 June, 2026

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