Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral and Experienced Researchers

• International postdoctoral and experienced researchers from all countries except Germany and Brazil.
  
• Scholars of any nationality and discipline seeking to conduct independent research at a German research institution.
  
• Applicants with above-average academic qualifications and a strong publication record.
  
• Researchers from developing or emerging countries working on sustainable development may also apply under the Georg Forster Research Fellowship, which follows equivalent guidelines.

Scholars may enjoy the following benefits:

• Monthly fellowship of €2,700 for postdoctoral researchers and €3,200 for experienced researchers.
• Duration of 6–24 months for postdocs and 6–18 months for experienced researchers (can be divided into up to three stays within three years).
• Additional family, partner, and child allowances.
• Health insurance subsidies and full accident and liability coverage.
• Language course for fellows and partners before the start of research.
• Travel allowance and funding for research materials.
• Continuous alumni support including return fellowships and opportunities for follow-up research visits.

Applicants must have the following qualifications:

• Must have completed a doctorate (PhD) or equivalent academic degree.
  • Postdocs: PhD completed within the last 4 years or within 6 months of completion (with summary).
  • Experienced Researchers: PhD completed within the last 12 years, or up to 16 years after a master’s if a PhD is uncommon in the applicant’s field.
• Must have published in internationally reviewed academic journals or publishing houses.
• Must present a detailed research outline (up to 5 pages) and obtain a host’s statement from a German research institution confirming availability of research facilities.
• Must submit at least two expert reviews (to be uploaded by the reviewers directly).
• Must have adequate English or German language proficiency for the proposed project.
• Must comply with the Foundation’s standards of scientific ethics and good research practice.
  • Required documents include:
  • Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
  • Complete and selected list of publications (as per sample format)
  • Doctoral certificate or equivalent proof
  • German or English language certificate (if required)
  • Research proposal and supporting host documents