Humboldt Research Fellowship

The Humboldt Research Fellowship is an opportunity offered by Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung to research scholars and scientists. This fellowship provides postdoctoral researchers with an opportunity to further enhance their skills in their area of interest and expertise. The selected candidates shall receive a fellowship of up to EUR 3200 and other benefits.

Source: humboldt-foundation.de

Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung is offering this opportunity.

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• hold a doctorate or equivalent (Ph.D., C.Sc., etc.) completed no more than 4 years prior to application for postdocs, or 12 years for experienced researchers.
• submit an application up to 16 years after Master's or Diploma if a doctorate is not possible or customary in the candidate's field/country, provided the publication record matches career stage.
• have academic publications in internationally reviewed journals and by publishers, commensurate with career level post-doctorate
• provide confirmation of available research facilities in Germany, plus a mentoring agreement and detailed expert statement from an academic host at a German research institution
• submit two reviews from key collaborators and/or academics, ideally from the applicant's institute and others (possibly outside the country of origin)
• obtain one review from the doctoral supervisor (typically for postdocs)
• demonstrate good German if required for research in humanities/social sciences/medicine; otherwise, must demonstrate good English.
• demonstrate good German or English in natural sciences/engineering.
• have lived outside Germany for at least 12 months total in the 18 months before application.
• not have self-supported via German institutions for >6 of the last 18 months, or worked on a doctorate in Germany (ineligible if so).
• have primary work/residence abroad permanently for ≥5 years if German national (eligible under this condition).
• not have received prior Humboldt Foundation research fellowship or award (ineligible; use Alumni Programme instead).

The selected candidates shall receive:

• A monthly fellowship of:
  • EUR 2,700 for postdoctorates
  • EUR 3,200 for experienced researchers
• Subsidised medical and liability insurance
• Lump sum travel expenses
• A family allowance for accompanying partners and/or children under 18 if they stay in Germany for at least three months. The following can be applied for:
  • Subsidy to cover the costs of medical and liability insurance for an accompanying partner and/or children under the age of 18.
  • A flat-rate allowance for single parents accompanying children.
  • Extension of the fellowship for research fellows accompanied by children or during a maternity period.

Eligible candidates can apply by following these steps:-
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Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down and click on the green colour ‘Apply' button.
Step 4: Fill in all the mentioned details and click on the submit button to proceed with the application. 

The scholars are selected based on their:

• Academic record and performance (e.g., mobility, determination, research breadth, productivity).
• Quality of key publications (originality, innovation, applicant's contribution).
• Research outline's potential (significance, methods, feasibility within funding period, applicant's growth).
• Applicant's future potential (academic promise, career prospects).

Application Deadline: Always Open

Question: Who is offering this scholarship opportunity?
Answer: Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung is offering this opportunity.

Question: Who can apply for this scholarship?
Answer: Research scholars and experienced scientists are eligible for this scholarship. 

Question: What are the benefits of this scholarship?
Answer: The selected candidates shall receive a fellowship of up to EUR 3200 and other benefits. 

Question: What is the last date to apply for this scholarship?
Answer: The application is open throughout the year.