Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers

The Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers enables international postdoctoral researchers to conduct an independent research project at a research institution in Germany with a German host. The fellowship is for researchers at the beginning of their academic careers who have completed or are about to complete a doctorate. Fellowship durations range from 6 to 24 months and can be divided into up to three research stays within a three-year period.

Monthly fellowship (€3,000), mobility allowance (€100/month), travel support, insurance subsidy, possible family benefits, language course support, access to Humboldt network and alumni support; host research-cost subsidy for the institution.

Applicants should hold a doctorate or be about to complete it, have an appropriate research record, identify a suitable German academic host who provides a written statement, not have lived in Germany for more than 90 days in the 18 months before applying, and must not already have received direct sponsorship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

Applicants must identify and obtain written confirmation and a mentoring agreement from a German host researcher, provide expert reviews, a research proposal and supporting documents, and submit the application to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.