Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation: Georg Forster Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers

Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.

• Highly qualified scientists and scholars from all disciplines from developing and transition states (excluding PR China and India) who completed their doctorates less than 12 years ago.

No explicit document checklist is recorded here. If an application is required, prepare only the materials the provider requests.

Follow the provider's stated process. The checks below are guidance, not additional application requirements. Any original editorial instructions remain in the description above.

1. 1
   Check the provider's process

   Consult https://www2.daad.de/deutschland/stipendium/datenbank/en/21148-scholarship-database/?status=&origin=&subjectGrps=&daad=&intention=&q=&page=1&lang=en&sd=1&detail=10000129&page=1 to confirm whether consideration is automatic or requires an application, and follow only the process stated there.

2. 2
   Check eligibility and any requested materials

   Listed eligibility: Highly qualified scientists and scholars from all disciplines from developing and transition states (excluding PR China and India) who completed their doctorates less than 12 years ago.. Confirm the current criteria and, if submission is required, use the provider's own checklist.

3. 3
   Check dates and next steps

   Check the provider's current dates and follow-up instructions. No deadline or rolling application policy is assumed here.

No deadline is recorded in this listing. Check the official source; this does not imply rolling applications. The earlier milestones are optional planning suggestions only.

1. Planning suggestion: 12 months out

   Check the current call and decide whether this opportunity fits your plans.

2. Planning suggestion: 6 months out

   If the provider requires tests or documents that take time, plan for them using its published instructions.

3. Planning suggestion: 3 months out

   If an application is required, review the provider's process and prepare only the materials it requests.

4. Planning suggestion: 1 month out

   If submission is required, allow time to check your materials and any stated cutoff.

5. Provider deadline

   No deadline is recorded in this listing. Check the official source for dates and any cutoff or time zone.