The Carl Zeiss Humboldt Research Award is aimed at researchers in the science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) disciplines who wish to collaborate with specialist colleagues in the federal states where the Carl Zeiss Foundation provides sponsorship. The Carl Zeiss Humboldt Research Award honors researchers who have had a lasting effect on their discipline beyond their immediate research area and who moreover contribute to promoting diversity in the STEM disciplines. Each award is valued at 100,000 EUR. In addition to this award amount, the Foundation can provide further funding of 50,000 EUR to cover costs arising from the award winner’s collaboration.