Some of the key programs offered by the foundation related to nanotechnology include:
- Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers: This program targets young researchers who have completed their doctorates within the last four years. It provides them with an opportunity to carry out long-term research projects (6-24 months) at a research institution in Germany. - Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers: Aimed at scientists who completed their doctorates more than four years ago, this fellowship supports research stays of 6 to 18 months in Germany. - Sofja Kovalevskaja Award: This award allows top-level junior researchers to spend five years building up their own working groups and working on high-level, innovative research projects at research institutions in Germany.