As a daughter of scientists, author of a novel about geneticists, person now researching both human forensics and banana agriculture, lover of novels saturated with science, and longtime student of German, I could scarcely be more excited about this. Sad that I probably can't go, but maybe you can:

HUNGER is a gorgeous science novel. Do send me a note, if you're at all interested. Timing and duration of the residencies are flexible, but we have to plan over a year in advance... (And, the institute has apartments that can accommodate partners and kids.)