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Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Award

Monthly fellowship (approx. €2,700), family and travel allowances and lifelong alumni support

Awards

Eligible

Researchers of any nationality

Deadline

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Overview

One of the most prestigious research fellowships in the world, funding postdoctoral and experienced researchers from abroad to spend 6–24 months at a German host institution of their choice.

Eligibility

A doctorate completed within the last four years (postdoc line), an above-average research record and a confirmed host at a German research institution. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed at set selection meetings.

Benefits

Monthly fellowship (approx. €2,700), family and travel allowances and lifelong alumni support

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers?

A doctorate completed within the last four years (postdoc line), an above-average research record and a confirmed host at a German research institution. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed at set selection meetings.

What does the scholarship cover?

Monthly fellowship (approx. €2,700), family and travel allowances and lifelong alumni support

Official source: https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/humboldt-research-fellowship

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