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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is currently accepting applications for its CAPES -Humboldt Research Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The CAPES–Humboldt Research Fellowship supports Brazilian postdoctoral and experienced researchers to conduct independent, self-designed research projects in Germany. The programme strengthens international academic cooperation between Brazil and Germany while enabling long-term research mobility across all academic disciplines.
Financial Support
Postdoctoral researchers: €3,000 per month.
Experienced researchers: €3,600 per month.
Nationality and Residency
Applicants must be Brazilian nationals or permanent residents in Brazil.
German nationals may apply only if long-term residents in Brazil.
Postdoctoral Researchers
Doctorate completed within the last 4 years.
Strong publication record in peer-reviewed journals.
Must demonstrate early-career research potential.
Experienced Researchers
Doctorate completed within the last 12 years.
Extensive international publication record required.
Must hold a leadership-level academic position such as:
Assistant professor
Lecturer
Head of an independent research group
Additional Requirements
Confirmation from a German host institution is mandatory.
Applicants must demonstrate research feasibility and planning.
Prior Humboldt Foundation funding recipients are not eligible.
Compliance with good scientific practice is required.
Language requirements may apply depending on project needs.
Apply for Alexander von Humboldt Foundation- CAPES -Humboldt Research Fellowship
