Australian Association of von Humboldt Fellows

Membership Application

Treasurer: A/Prof Gary Bryant

Applied Physics, RMIT University, GPO Box 2476v, Melbourne, 3001

Email: gary.bryant@rmit.edu.au • Tel 03-9925-2139 • Fax 03-9925-52

Web: http://www.humboldtaustralia.org.au/

The Australian Association of von Humboldt Fellows has a number of aims:

1) The promotion of all forms of academic and scholarly exchange between Australia and Germany and the maintenance and extension of contact between all Alexander von Humboldt Fellows both in Australia and other countries.

2) to support the work of the Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung by:

(i) Ensuring that Universities and Research Organizations in Australia are made aware of the Foundation and its aims;

(ii) Offering the AvH-Stiftung a reasonably well researched general view of Australia;

3) to attempt to balance the generosity of the AvH-Stiftung toward Australian scholars by:

(i) Supporting and informing German scholars who wish to work in Australia or are seeking contacts;

(ii) Urging the Australian Government to increase funding for reciprocal arrangements.

Structure

The association is national, with a national honorary executive, and state and territory based representatives.

Program of Activities

Annually: Each state or territory conducts events annually. These include a celebration of the birthday of Alexander von Humboldt on or about 14. September, as well as other local events.

Biennially: A conference with lectures, executive report, social program and dinner is held in one of the national centres. The next planned event is in Melbourne in September 2007.

Continually: A register of members and their interests is maintained as an information base to assist visiting scholars and students, as well as intending applicants for fellowships. The AAvH offers an important opportunity for former Humboldt Fellows to keep in touch, get inspirations, travel and take part in international scientific collaboration and even life-long friendships.

Membership Form

Membership is available to former or current holders of any of the Alexander von Humboldt Association Fellowships or Awards. The membership fee for a 2 year period is $40. For retired members the fee is $20 per 2 year period.

New young researchers who have returned from a Humboldt Fellowship within the last year, or are current Feodor Lynen Fellows, are offered FREE MEMBERSHIP for the first two years. Memberships expire on the 31 December of ODD YEARS.

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