The Humboldt Residency Programme brings together a transdisciplinary, international group of twelve participants consisting of Humboldtians and junior researchers with a diverse range of disciplinary backgrounds with writers, artists, civil society actors and social entrepreneurs. The topic for 2025 is ‘The Future of Food’.
During the six-week residency in Brandenburg/Berlin (4 August – 12 September 2025), participants meet daily in shared working spaces. They have the unique opportunity of extensive time and freedom to gain an in-depth understanding of each other’s work and thinking, build transdisciplinary bridges, explore synergies, pose bold questions, think in a visionary way, and connect with relevant stakeholders in Berlin and internationally.
Whilst the participants themselves benefit from learning from each other, they also select and implement innovative formats to communicate their key messages to target audiences outside of academia. These could include debates with stakeholders, media appearances, bar talks, interactive workshops, blogs and social media posts or publications.
The participants will be:
- a creative lead (Professor Vânia Zuin Zeidler)
- three Humboldt Foundation alumni/ae
- three junior researchers who are not currently based in Germany
- five individuals from civil society, journalism, arts or social entrepreneurship who are not currently working for an academic institution
Funding for participation in the Humboldt Residency Programme includes:
- a monthly allowance
- travel allowance for the trip to and from Germany
- accommodation at Schloss Wiepersdorf (2 weeks) and at an aparthotel in Berlin (4 weeks)
- a budget for arranging public event formats or end-of-year output
For participants travelling with dependent family members, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation will provide suitable family accommodation and support participants in arranging childcare. Participants in the programme will not be charged for a visa for the residency period. This will be stipulated in the visa invitation letter issued by the Foundation.
