GermanyPostdocRolling admissions (open all year)Fully FundedHumboldt Research Fellowship in Germany for Postdoctoral and Experienced Researchers
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Humboldt Research Fellowship in Germany: €3,000 a month for postdocs and €3,600 for experienced researchers, with applications open all year. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation funds outstanding researchers of any nationality and any discipline to carry out a project of their choice with a host at a German research institution. Postdoctoral researchers (within four years of the PhD) are funded for 6 to 24 months, and experienced researchers (within 12 years) for 6 to 18 months. Besides the monthly stipend, the fellowship includes a mobility allowance, insurance subsidies, travel costs, a two- to four-month German course and family allowances, and the host institution receives a contribution to research costs. Applications can be submitted at any time, four to seven months before the selection committee meetings held in March, July and November.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
5 Benefits€3,000–3,600 a month
€3,000 for postdocs, €3,600 for experienced researchers.
Mobility allowance and travel costs
Plus insurance subsidies.
German language course
Two to four months.
Family allowances
For accompanying family members.
Research costs for the host
Paid to the host institution.
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
5 CriteriaAll nationalities worldwide
Required Documents
6 DocsFrequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: €3,000–3,600 a month, Mobility allowance and travel costs, German language course, Family allowances, Research costs for the host.
Eligible levels: Postdoc.
Rolling admissions (open all year). Follow the official website for updates.
Required documents: Online application form, Proof of the doctorate, Key publications, Research outline agreed with the host, Host's statement, Two expert reviews.
Apply directly on the official website: https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/humboldt-research-fellowship. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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Available Majors
Open to all fields of study
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