Humboldt Research Fellowship

This fellowship supports outstanding researchers from anywhere in the world to carry out their own research in Germany, working with a host institution of their choice.

What’s included:

• Two options: one for postdoctoral researchers and one for more experienced researchers

• Monthly fellowship stipend (€2,700 for postdocs; ~€3,200 for experienced researchers), plus support benefits

• Duration: 6-24 months (postdocs) or 6-18 months (experienced), with possibility to split the stay into separate visits over up to three years

Who can apply:

• Researchers with excellent academic credentials and international publication records

• Postdocs who completed their doctorate within approximately the last 4 years (with some allowances for career breaks)

• Experienced researchers with a stronger track record, up to about 12 years after their doctorate, but exceptions considered for special cases

Other benefits & features:

• Choice of host institution in Germany; host must provide confirmation of research facilities

• Opportunities for language training before the stay begins

• Family support (allowances), health insurance subsidies, travel costs included

Application & process:

• No fixed deadline — applications are accepted continuously and reviewed in selection sessions three times a year

• Requires a complete application including host institution agreement, expert reviews, publication list