funding opportunities

[Klaus Obermayer]

Dear Connectionists,

the German Alexander von Humboldt Foundation launched several programs
to support foreign researchers in Germany and to enable them to set up
their own, independent group at German research institutions.

The programs are for all fields, but - I feel - that our area "Neural
Computation" could benefit from these funding opportunities. Therefore,
I would encourage all of you to look into these possibilities.

If there is interest to collaborate with universities / research
institutions in Berlin I am happy to help to establish contacts
locally.

Cheers

Klaus

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Prof. Dr. Klaus Obermayer         phone:  49-30-314-73442
FR2-1, NI, Informatik                     49-30-314-73120
Technische Universitaet Berlin    fax:    49-30-314-73121
Franklinstrasse 28/29             e-mail: oby at cs.tu-berlin.de
10587 Berlin, Germany             http://ni.cs.tu-berlin.de/


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            Internationalization of Research in Germany
             Initiatives of the Alexander von Humboldt 
                            Foundation -



Wolfgang Paul Program
The Wolfgang Paul Award, which is endowed with up to DM 4.5 million 
between 2001 and 2003, will make it possible for internationally known 
scientists and scholars from other countries to set up their own teams of 
highly qualified younger researchers in Germany.  Researchers who are 
selected will be able to concentrate on their work without the burden of 
many administrative responsibilities; the goal is to carry out first-rate, 
innovative research and integrate younger researchers in this work.  In 
addition to the award money, this support also includes financing of the 
researcher's team and any associated technicians or groups of younger 
researchers, as well as financing of necessary equipment and materials 
(incl. travel costs, etc.). The award will be granted based on submitted 
nominations.

Kosmos Program
Recipients of the Kosmos Award, who are chosen from among the top 
young researchers abroad, will receive up to DM 750,000 annually from 
2001 to 2003 to establish a group of young researchers in Germany.  The 
award includes funds for the recipient's own salary and for the costs of 
setting up and operating an independent team for researchers in a field of 
the team's own choice.  Qualified applicants are outstanding young 
researchers from other countries, generally up to 35 years of age.

Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award
The objective of the Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award Program 
is to attract top young r esearchers who are already recognized as 
outstanding specialists in their area to engage in cooperative research 
efforts with specialists in Germany over a longer period of time.  
Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Awards are granted to acknowledge 
previous work conducted in the research area.  Recipients are invited to 
carry out their own research projects in Germany in cooperation with 
colleagues working in the same area.  Top young researchers from abroad 
can be nominated who, as proven specialists in their fields, are especially 
in demand by German researchers.  The award is endowed with DM 
75,000-1 1 0,000.

Humboldt Research Fellowship for Long-term Cooperation
By further supporting Humboldt Research fellows already residing in 
Germany for a period of up to two years following their first residency, 
talented young foreigners are more strongly integrated into German 
research teams.  The long-term support ensures intensive academic 
cooperation between the guest scholar and German colleagues working 
in the same area.  The fellowship is matched with additional funds to 
cover research expenses.

see also: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de