The Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award honors promising international researchers with €60,000 to conduct research projects of their choice at German institutions. Awardees can stay in Germany for six months to a year, split into multiple visits, collaborating with local specialists. Nominations must come from recognized academics in Germany, targeting researchers who completed their doctorate less than 18 years ago.
Eligible nominees are international researchers who earned their doctorate less than 18 years ago. Nominations must be submitted by recognized academics in Germany; self-nominations and nominations of close relatives are not allowed.
