The Northwestern University Melville J. Herskovits Library of African Studies is one of the largest separate African studies libraries in existence. Established in 1954, its subject matter ranges from art, history, literature, music, science, technology and religion to communications, engineering, management and cookery to name a few.
Workshops may have a maximum of 30 participants of which 12 participants (including a minimum of 6 coming from European countries) will be entirely sponsored by the Foundation (travel, accommodation, and catering).
The Brocher Foundation offers a grant of up to a maximum of CHF 6000 to cover the travel expenses of 12 participants.
a) The grant covers only air/railway travel costs and cannot be allocated to other costs (such as taxis).
b) CHF 3000 will be paid when the proposal is selected.
This Fellowship is named after TUM professor Hans Fischer (1881–1945), who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry in 1930 for his pioneering work on hemoglobin and related structures.
The call for nominations is currently open for this Fellowship program.
Nominations are to be submitted online by Wednesday, February 11, 2026 (12 p.m./noon CET).
Maintenance, improvement, and restoration of human health are of fundamental importance and a worldwide priority. Pain poses a significant global health challenge. At present, an estimated 20 per cent of the population suffers from chronic pain worldwide. Chronic pain describes persistent or recurrent pain that lasts longer than three months, irrespective of its cause.
Project results are expected to contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:
Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:
Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes:
Projects should contribute to all of the following expected outcomes: