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Applicationa are currently being accepted for the Humboldt Foundation Research Fellowship 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
The programme is part of the Global Minds Initiative Germany of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space.Through the Humboldt Research Fellowship, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation sponsors researchers with above-average qualifications from across the globe. As a fellow, you will benefit from individual support from the Humboldt Foundation and our diverse sponsorship portfolio.The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation aims to achieve a good balance between genders and a high level of diversity among its fellows in all areas.
Benefit from research sponsorship in Germany at the beginning of your academic career. The Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdocs enables you to conduct research in Germany. The monthly fellowship amount is €3,000 plus addtional benefits. Fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years.
You can still apply for research sponsorship in Germany even if you are already well advanced in your academic career. The Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced researchers enables you to conduct research in Germany. The fellowship amount is €3,600 plus additional benefits. Fellowships may last from 6 to 18 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years.
In addition to the fellowship amount plus additional benefits, you will also receive personal support throughout your sponsorship. You are flexible in determining when you would like to start your fellowship. Prior to your research fellowship, you and your partner will be able to attend an intensive language course.
Further financial support, including family benefits for children and partners, subsidies for private full health insurance and allowances for travel expenses, is also available.
Postdocs: Doctorate completed within the last 4 years (or before the selection meeting).
Experienced researchers: Doctorate within the last 12 years, with leadership roles and strong publication record.
Exceptions: up to 16 years after a master’s if a doctorate is uncommon in the field.
Must not have received prior Humboldt sponsorship.
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