The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and British Academy Knowledge Frontiers Symposium 2027 for Early Career Researchers (Fully Funded to Germany)
Early-career researchers in the humanities and social sciences from the UK and Germany can apply for the fully funded Knowledge Frontiers Symposium 2027. The event focuses on the relationship between humans and nature and offers opportunities for international collaboration and seed funding.
Overview
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and the British Academy have jointly organised the Knowledge Frontiers Symposium 2027, an international research collaboration programme designed for early-career scholars. The upcoming edition centers on the interdisciplinary theme \"Humans and Nature: More Resilient Towards the Future,\" addressing pressing global challenges such as climate change, biodiversity loss, environmental justice, and sustainability.
The physical symposium will take place from 21 to 23 April 2027, bringing together around 30 outstanding researchers split evenly between the United Kingdom and Germany. Prior to the event, participants will engage virtually to exchange ideas and begin collaborative conversations.
Benefits
- Fully covered travel-related expenses, including travel costs, accommodation, and visa expenses.
- Opportunities to network with leading early-career researchers and build long-term international research partnerships.
- Chances to compete for seed funding to support future international collaborative research projects developed during a dedicated "sandpit" session.
- Career development support by enhancing international research visibility and building competitive research portfolios.
Eligibility
- Applicants must be early career researchers.
- Must be affiliated with a research institution located in either the United Kingdom or Germany.
- Must demonstrate a strong research interest in the symposium theme and show a commitment to interdisciplinary collaboration.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should carefully review the official scheme guidance before submitting their materials. Submissions must be completed online through the Flexi-Grant system prior to the established closing date.
Deadline
The application deadline is 16 September 2026 at 17:25 BST. Successful candidates are expected to receive notifications by the end of November 2026.