Humboldt Fully Funded Research Fellowships in Germany (500 Fellowships Available)

The Humboldt Foundation grants approximately 500 Humboldt Research Fellowships for experienced researchers annually. Experienced researchers from any nation are invited to apply for the program.

Nationality: International Researchers come from any countries 

Where: Germany

Duration of research:  6-18 months



Important information:

  • There is no specific deadline to apply for the program as you can apply to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation online at any time.
  • You are recommended to apply if you are a researcher from abroad with above average qualifications, completed your doctorate less than twelve years ago.
  • You have already had your research profile.
  • Your current employment status needs to be at least at the level of Assistant Professor or Junior Research Group Leader or have a record of several years of independent academic work.
  • You as applicants can choose your own topic of research and academic host.
  • The fellowship is flexible and can be divided up into as many as three stays within three years.
  • The months that the selection committee meets are in March, July and November. Noticeably, if you are approved for the fellowship, you may start the fellowship two months after the selection meeting at the earliest.

To apply: online

Click here to go to official website


6 Responses

  1. Sovansay says:

    My name is KONG Sovansay. I work at Fisheries Administration in Cambodia. I would like to continue to study PhD at Germany. Please conform me, Can I apply this scholarship?

    Yours sincerely,
    KONG Sovansay

  2. Caroline Reuben says:

    Am a female aged 40yrs. eager to increase knowledge and my ability to face challenges around the world. I have a first degree, bachelor of Arts in political science and public administration (2001) and a second degree; masters in Public administration (2014) Now i want to further my studies on public policy analysis. I need to know if you have the programme of that kind and if you can sponsor that field of study in your foundation.

  3. Wouter says:

    Dear Kong, this fellowship is for postdoctoral applicants only.
    ‘completed your doctorate less than twelve years ago.’

  4. Pragati says:

    I submit my PhD thesis and Viva will be held within 2-3 months. Can I apply for this fellowship ?

  5. Stephan says:

    I am doing my degree last year, and will finish in june 2018. Can I apply for the chevening scholarship?

  6. Oh wow great apportunities. By way of introduction, I am a M.Phil / Ph.d research student at Center of Excellence in the Marine Biology University of Karachi, Pakistan. I am very glad and I decided to seek professional guidance. I am doing my research work on the taxonomic assessment of some abundant species of mollusks in selected families from the coast of Pakistan.Unfortunately, lack of resource (mainly equipments such as Compound microscope, SEM, Preservative, and Chemicals) in our country is hampering my speed and my passion to make an impact in this field.
    Please guide if there are any ongoing or upcoming projects on this subject, and if you can help me in continuing my research.
    Appreciate your time and patience. 🙂
    Thanks and Very best regards.,

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