Apply for the fully-funded Humboldt Research Fellowships for researchers of all nationalities and research areas
Closing Date: Ongoing
Apply for the fully-funded Humboldt Research Fellowships for researchers of all nationalities and research areas
About the Humboldt Research Fellowships
The Humboldt Research Fellowship for researchers of all nationalities and research areas: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation support you with your research in Germany. Through the Humboldt Research Fellowship, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation sponsors researchers with above-average qualifications from across the globe. As a fellow, you will benefit from individual support from the Humboldt Foundation and its diverse sponsorship portfolio.
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation aims to achieve a good balance between genders and a high level of diversity among its fellows in all areas. Alexander von Humboldt Foundation therefore expressly invite female scientists and members of underrepresented groups to apply. Alexander von Humboldt Foundation welcome all applications.
Looking ahead to the upcoming meetings of the selection committee, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation expect that 20 – 25% of the applications received will be approved.
What is offered
The Humboldt Research Fellowships enables you to conduct your own research at various stages of your career in collaboration with a host at a German research institution of your choice. Hosts may apply for a subsidy towards research costs.
Postdocs
Benefit from research sponsorship in Germany at the beginning of your academic career. The Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdocs enables you to conduct research in Germany. The monthly fellowship amount is €2,700 plus addtional benefits. Fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years.
Experienced researchers
You can still apply for research sponsorship in Germany even if you are already well advanced in your academic career. The Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced researchers enables you to conduct research in Germany. The fellowship amount is €3,200 plus additional benefits. Fellowships may last from 6 to 18 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years.
General conditions
In addition to the fellowship amount plus additional benefits, you will also receive personal support throughout your sponsorship. You are flexible in determining when you would like to start your fellowship. Prior to your research fellowship, you and your partner will be able to attend an intensive language course.
Further financial support, including family benefits for children and partners, subsidies for private full health insurance and allowances for travel expenses, is also available.
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