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PaidFellowshipPostdocGermany

Humboldt Research Fellowship

Funding
Paid
Level
Postdoc
Deadline
Not announced yet
Where
Germany · In person
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Funds a research stay at a host institution in Germany: 3,000 euros a month for postdocs (6 to 24 months) or 3,600 euros a month for experienced researchers (6 to 18 months). Extras include family benefits, health insurance subsidies, travel allowances and a pre-fellowship language course.

Who can apply

Open to researchers of all nationalities except German nationals (with limited exceptions for Germans long based abroad). Postdocs need a doctorate from the last four years and peer-reviewed publications; experienced researchers need a doctorate from the last twelve years and a strong publication record.

Deadline

Next deadline not announced yet. There are three calls a year, opening on 15 March, 15 July and 15 November; the page says the next call opens on 15 November 2026. Each call closes early once it reaches 800 applications, and the November call feeds a selection meeting in July.