Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation offers Research Fellowships for experienced scientists and scholars from any discipline who completed their doctorates within the last 12 years. The fellowship supports long-term research projects lasting 6 to 18 months at German research institutions of the applicant's choice, and can be divided into up to 3 visits within 3 years. About 450 fellowships are awarded annually, with three application rounds per year (closed when 800 applications are received). What you get • €3,600 monthly fellowship • Mobility allowance • Medical and liability insurance subsidy • Travel expense lump sum • Initial subsidy • Intensive language course in Germany • Allowance for accompanying family members • Support for single parents and maternity periods • Support for researchers with disabilities or chronic illnesses • Research cost allowance • Extensive alumni sponsorship How to apply 1. Prepare doctorate or equivalent degree and comprehensive list of academic publications 2. Identify and secure confirmation from an academic host at a German research institution 3. Obtain detailed letter of recommendation from the host 4. Collect two expert reviews from cooperation partners or academics from your institute or outside your country 5. Submit application through the online portal (use desktop computer, not mobile) 6. Application closes when maximum of 800 applications is reached

• Doctorate or equivalent (Ph.D., C.Sc.) awarded no more than 12 years before application, or up to 16 years after Master's/Diplom if doctorate not typical in home country/field • Own clearly defined research profile documented by comprehensive academic publications in peer-reviewed journals or academic publishers • Confirmation of research post and detailed letter of recommendation from academic host at German research institution • Two expert reviews from cooperation partners or academics from home institute, preferably from outside home country • Language skills: German (if necessary for project) or English (natural sciences, engineering); German or English fluency required for humanities, social sciences, medicine depending on project needs • No more than 90 days spent in Germany in 18 months before application • German citizens must have lived and worked abroad for at least 5 years; those who completed education in Germany are subject to German citizenship regulations • Researchers from Brazil currently ineligible • At least assistant professor level or junior research group leader equivalent, or documented independent research work over several years