Humboldt Research Fellowship
- Funding
- Paid
- Level
- Postdoc
- Deadline
- Not announced yet
- Where
- Germany · In person
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.