The American Friends strives to provide an abundance of resources, not only for Humboldtians and prospective applicants, but also for those interested in the internationalization of science, the intersection of science and policy, and how international research networks promote transatlantic dialogue and exchange. We continue to expand our list of relevant resources to enable you to learn more about these topics. If you have questions, or would like to suggest additions to our list, please contact us at or . Thank you!

See who’s shaping the global research landscape

• ScienceWatch: Global Research Reports
• Global Research Council
• Global Research: Centre for Research on Globalization
• Global Research Journals
• IIE Open Doors

Read about Transatlantic perspectives on science and society

• AAAS Science: Europe
• RAND: Science and Technology
• European Commission: Research & Innovation
• Journal of Contemporary European Research
• European Science Foundation

About the US Research Landscape

FY Budget

• Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) US R&D budget information
• AAAS Resources on R&D FY Budget

US Trends in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM)

• National Science Foundation – National Science Board – Science and Engineering Indicators

Women in Science

• Association for Women in Science – STEM Disciplinary Societies and Outside Resources
• National Postdoctoral Association – A Postdoc’s Guide to Paternity and Maternity Leave
• National Science Foundation’s ADVANCE program to increase the representation and advancement of women in academic STEM careers

About Science and Education in Germany

FY Budget

• German Federal Government Education and Research Budget

Women in Science

• BMBF resources on gender research and women in academia
• EURAXESS Germany – information for women academics
  
• GESIS Center of Excellence on Women in Science

Other German and European Organizations with funding programs and resources

• Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH)
• German Research Foundation (DFG)
• German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD)
• European Research Council (ERC)
• Max Planck Society
• Helmholtz Association
• Leibniz Association
• Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft
• German Academic International Network (GAIN)
• German Center for Research and Innovation (GCRI NY)
• Research in Germany
• Euraxess Germany
• DFG Excellence Initiative
• Einstein Foundation Berlin

Learn about Germany and practice your German

• Duolingo: A free website for learning languages
• Deutsche Welle: News in German and English, as well as free language learning resources
• Information on current German news and cultural events
• Facts about Germany, its culture and politics
• Goethe-Institut: German cultural centers offering language courses and events
• German Embassy & Consulates