Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers

Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Germany

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables highly-qualified scientists and scholars of all nationalities and fields to conduct extended periods of research in Germany in cooperation with academic hosts at German institutions. Fellowships are awarded solely on the basis of the applicant’s academic record, the quality and feasibility of the proposed research and the candidate’s international publications. The Humboldt Foundation particularly welcomes applications from qualified, female junior researchers.

Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers
For scientists and scholars who have completed a doctoral degree within the past four years.
· Allows for a stay of 6-24 months in Germany; applications may be submitted at any time
· Monthly stipend of 2,250 EUR

Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers
For scientists and scholars who have completed a doctoral degree within the past twelve years.
· Allows for a stay of 6-18 months in Germany; applications may be submitted at any time
· Fellowships may be divided into a maximum of three visits lasting three months or longer
· Monthly stipend of 2,450 EUR

In addition to the monthly stipend, additional allowances are available for accompanying family members, travel expenses, and German language instruction. Application materials and information are available at: www.humboldt-foundation.de or info@avh.de