Statute of the
New Zealand Association of von Humboldt Fellows

1. Membership
   The New Zealand Association of von Humboldt Fellows (NZAvH) is a non-profit organisation. Membership is open to all current and former Humboldt Fellows (including Feodor-Lynen fellows) who apply for membership. Currently, there is no membership fee being charged.
2. Aims
   To support the work of the Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung in Bonn. This is done by:

   • Advertising the fellowship programme at New Zealand universities.
   • Identifying top scientist from all areas and encourage them to apply for a Humboldt fellowship.
   • Keeping the Humboldt Foundation up-to-date with important scientific and political developments in New Zealand which are of concern to the Humboldt foundation. This is done through the news page.
   • Trying to establish an exchange programme in order to get top German scientist to New Zealand.
   • Trying to establish a Humboldt award programme in New Zealand.
   • Helping Feodor-Lynen fellows to get started in New Zealand.
   • Fostering German-New Zealand scientific exchange programmes.

   The members of the NZAvH will be informed on a regular basis about important scientific and political developments in Germany (through the news page). The NZAvH also fosters contacts with other Alexander von Humboldt associations.
3. Finances
   The NZAvH welcomes financial support from all individuals, agencies or companies. The money will be used to achieve the goals set under section Aims. The amount received will be advertised on the news page.