The Humboldt Research Fellowships are open to postdoctoral and experienced researchers from all fields and nationalities who wish to conduct research in Germany. German nationals are eligible to apply if they have been residing overseas for more than ten years.
The program also includes the Georg Forster Fellowship, which is specifically designed for researchers from developing nations working towards the sustainable development of their countries.
The Selection Committee meets annually in November, July, and March to review applications. This prestigious opportunity, provided by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, offers scholars from diverse disciplines and backgrounds the chance to collaborate with German universities and advance their academic careers.
Fellowship Overview:
- The program is sponsored by the Humboldt Foundation
- Open to all nationalities
- The program will take place in Germany
- The deadline for application is November 2024.
How do You Benefit?
The significant assistance and flexibility offered by the Humboldt Research Fellowship include
€2,700 monthly allowance for a maximum of three stays spread over three years, lasting six to twenty-four months.
€3,200 per month for six to eighteen months for expect researchers
Subsidies for fully insured private health care.
Allowances for travel expenses.
Supervision and one-on-one assistance during the fellowship.
Before starting your research stay, you and your partner can enroll in rigorous German language classes.
Through alumni programs, such as return fellowships and chances for future trips to Germany, the foundation provides ongoing support.
Requirements:
You must be a researcher with a track record of distinction.
You must be a researcher in postdoctoral studies:
Eligible candidates must possess a finished doctorate (or its equivalent) and be within six months of finishing it, along with a synopsis of their findings.
Published works in peer-reviewed journals worldwide.
You must possess a strong publishing record and have finished your doctorate within the last 12 years.
All nationalities and ethnicities are welcome to apply for the fellowship, which is inclusive.
Applications from underrepresented groups and female scientists are especially encouraged.
How to Apply:
Fill out the online application, which includes using this LINK
Make sure that you upload all papers directly through the secure system. Applications that are not complete may be moved to a later selection meeting.
