Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdoctoral and experienced researchers

 The Humboldt Research Fellowship, sponsored by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, supports researchers of all nationalities and research areas. It facilitates research endeavors in Germany, providing individual support and a diverse sponsorship portfolio. Let’s dive into the specifics:

1. Eligibility:
   • Postdoctoral Researchers: If you completed your doctorate (or equivalent academic qualification) within the last four years, you’re eligible to apply for this fellowship.
   • Experienced Researchers: Even if you’re well advanced in your academic career, you can still apply for research sponsorship in Germany through this fellowship.
2. Research Opportunities:
   • As a fellow, you’ll conduct your own research in collaboration with a host at a German research institution of your choice.
   • Hosts may apply for a subsidy towards research costs.
3. Fellowship Details:
   • Postdocs: The monthly fellowship amount is €2,670, and fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months.
   • Experienced Researchers: The fellowship amount is €3,170, and fellowships may last from 6 to 18 months (divided into up to three stays within three years).
4. Application Process:
   • Apply online through the Humboldt Foundation’s website.
   • The selection committee approves approximately 20–25% of received applications.
   • Programme information for postdocs and experienced researchers is available in PDF format.
5. Recent Fellows:
   • Mathematician Lianet De la Cruz Toranzo works on hypercomplex numbers and promoting women in science.
   • Spanish physicist Julene Madariaga Marcos focuses on improving genetic scissors’ reliability.
   • Researcher Mohammed Elmowafy investigates bacterial infections followed by fungal infections.
6. Additional Notes:
   • Researchers from developing and emerging countries contributing to sustainable development can apply for a Georg Forster Research Fellowship (equivalent to a Humboldt Research Fellowship).
   • Brazilian researchers can apply for a CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship.

For more details, you can visit the official Humboldt Research Fellowship page