The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is currently accepting applications for the fully funded Humboldt Research Fellowship 2026 in Germany. With the help of a local academic host, this esteemed fellowship enables foreign scholars to carry out cutting-edge research at any German university or research facility of their choosing.
Depending on the goals and extent of the research endeavor, the fellowship can be awarded for a period of six to twenty-four months. It seeks to promote global academic cooperation and exchange and accepts applications from academics worldwide, with the exception of Brazil and Germany. About 700 Humboldt Research Fellowships are given out annually to deserving scientists from a variety of fields.
A monthly stipend, health and medical insurance, round-trip airfare, family allowances, and supplementary funds for living expenses and research are all part of the full financial support that fellows get. In addition to financial aid, the program provides access to the Humboldt Foundation’s vast worldwide research network, which links top researchers from different continents, and mentorship through a host professor in Germany.
After completing the program, fellows become part of a prestigious global network of Humboldt graduates and are granted access to ongoing financing support, networking opportunities, and cooperative projects, which guarantees their academic and professional development long after the fellowship period is over.
Host Country: Germany
Host Organization: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Opportunity Type: Post-Doctoral, Experienced Researchers
Program Duration: 6 to 24 months
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- All applicants, with the exception of German nationals, are eligible based on their nationality. The initiative promotes diversity and international involvement in scholarly research.
- A Ph.D. or doctorate degree is required of candidates, or they must have comparable research experience that demonstrates a high degree of autonomous intellectual effort.
- Research Excellence: Candidates should clearly show that they have produced high-caliber research, as evidenced by their publications in respectable, peer-reviewed international journals and other scholarly venues.
- Academic and Professional Profile: A solid record of academic accomplishments, research contributions, and professional recognition within the applicant’s field of study is demonstrated by a well-developed research portfolio, which is crucial.
Benefits:
- Return Airfare: All costs associated with traveling to and from Germany are reimbursed.
- Monthly Stipend: Depending on the researcher’s expertise level, financial assistance is given during the fellowship period:
- The monthly salary for postdoctoral researchers is €2,700.
- €3,200 a month for researchers with experience.
- Research and Conference Allowance: Extra money is available to pay for conference costs, research excursions, library fees, and the purchase of scholarly materials.
- Medical Insurance: Throughout the fellowship, full health and medical insurance is offered.
- Family Allowances: Fellows who stay for at least three months with their families are entitled to family allowances.
- Kid Allowance: To ensure family assistance throughout the study stay, a flat-rate allowance is given for each accompanying kid under the age of 18.
Deadline: March, July, and November
