Outstanding German scholars who wish to conduct research in Poland can apply for Alexander von Humboldt Scholarship. Alexander von Humboldt Polish Honorary Research Scholarship is the equivalent of "Humboldt- Forschungspreis", prestigious award granted by the well-known Alexander von Humboldt Stiftung of Germany to eminent foreign scholars. The scholarship is awarded by the Foundation for Polish Science to eminent German scholars with the highest qualifications and a significant contribution to global research, in recognition of their research achievements, in order to permit them to conduct scientific research at a selected institution in Poland.