Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers

Critères d'éligibilité

To be eligible for the Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers, applicants must hold a doctorate or an equivalent academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc.) awarded no more than 12 years prior to the application date. If a doctorate is not standard in the applicant's country or field, applications are considered up to 16 years after obtaining a Master's degree or Diplom, provided the publication record is consistent with their career stage. Candidates must demonstrate an independent research profile through a comprehensive list of academic publications peer-reviewed to international standards and published in recognized journals or by reputable publishing houses. A confirmation of a research position and a detailed letter of recommendation from an academic host at a German research institution are required. Additionally, two expert reviews are needed from important cooperation partners and/or academics from the applicant's own institution, and preferably from outside their country of origin. Language proficiency is also a criterion: for humanities, social sciences, and medicine, a good knowledge of German is necessary if critical for the project's success; otherwise, good English proficiency suffices. For natural sciences and engineering, good knowledge of German or English is required. Applicants must have resided outside Germany for a minimum of 12 months in total during the 18-month period preceding their application submission. German citizens are eligible if their habitual place of work and residence has been permanently located abroad for at least five years. Potential applicants who completed their schooling and one university degree, or one university degree and their doctorate, in Germany are subject to the same regulations as German citizens. Specific country restrictions apply, with researchers from Brazil currently ineligible to apply. The application portal requires selection of status and country to confirm eligibility, and if a status or country is not listed, the applicant is ineligible for this specific scholarship.

Présentation du programme

This scholarship database is undergoing updates. The Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers is offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and is for highly-qualified international scientists and scholars from all disciplines. The program invites candidates who completed their doctorates less than 12 years ago and wish to conduct extended research periods in Germany. Applicants can be from any nation and should possess a distinct research profile, typically holding a position at least equivalent to an assistant professor or junior research group leader, or demonstrate several years of independent research. Researchers from Brazil are currently not eligible. The fellowship provides 3,200 EUR per month, allowing beneficiaries to undertake long-term research projects (6 to 18 months) in collaboration with academic hosts at German research institutions. This sponsorship includes additional benefits and can be divided into a maximum of three visits over a total period of three years. Short-term visits for study, training, or conference attendance are not covered. The application process and detailed selection procedures are outlined on the Humboldt Foundation website. Applications are accepted at any time, with selection committee meetings held in March, July, and November. The monthly fellowship value is 3,200 EUR, with additional benefits including a mobility allowance, medical and liability insurance subsidy, travel expense lump sum, initial subsidy, intensive German language course, allowance for accompanying family members, and a fixed allowance for accompanying children for single-parent fellows. A research cost allowance and extensive alumni sponsorship are also provided. Approximately 450 fellowships are awarded annually to postdoctoral or experienced researchers. Detailed application information is available on the Humboldt Foundation website. Applicants should note that the application portal may have limited functionality on mobile devices, and using a desktop computer is recommended. This fellowship is a prestigious opportunity for experienced researchers aiming to further their work in a leading research environment in Germany, with comprehensive support for their research and personal needs during their stay.

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