Georg Forster Research Award for Developing Countries
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Six Georg Forster Research Awards are available for students from developing countries. Read the rest of the article to discover if you are eligible for the opportunity.
The awards are granted in recognition of a researcher’s entire achievements to date. Through the Humboldt Foundation, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany has made the opportunity possible.
**Application date:** October 31, 2021
### Table of contents
- [About the Georg Forster Research Award](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/georg-forster-research-award-for-developing-countries/#h-about-the-georg-forster-research-award)
- [Eligibility Criteria](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/georg-forster-research-award-for-developing-countries/#h-eligibility-criteria)
- [Eligible Developing Countries](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/georg-forster-research-award-for-developing-countries/#h-eligible-developing-countries)
- [How to Apply for the Awards](https://scholarshipsforafricans.com/georg-forster-research-award-for-developing-countries/#h-how-to-apply-for-the-awards)
## About the Georg Forster Research Award
The Georg Forster Research Award for Developing Countries amounts to €60,000. In Germany, research awards are generally exempt from income tax under German tax law.
Academics of all disciplines whose fundamental discoveries, new theories, or insights have had a significant impact on their own discipline and beyond are ideal candidates for the research award. Furthermore, women researchers are also encouraged to apply.
Upon receiving the said awards, participants are expected to continue developing research-based solutions to the specific challenges facing transition and developing countries.
The project duration lasts about six to twelve months but can be divided into segments.
## Eligibility Criteria
The selection committee makes its decision solely on the basis of the nominees’ academic qualifications and the relevance of their research to the development of their own countries.
In turn, the applicants must have had their main residence and place of work in one of these countries for at least five years at the time of their nomination.
In order for an aspiring grantee to be qualified for the awards, he/she must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Nominees must be nationals of a developing or transition country (excluding People’s Republic of China and India; cf. detailed list of countries).
- Furthermore, at the time of nomination, they must have had their main residence and place of work in one of these countries for at least five years.
- The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation particularly encourages the nomination of qualified female researchers.
## Eligible Developing Countries
Applicants from the following countries are viable for the Georg Forster Research Award:
Afghanistan, Ecuador, Macedonia, Samoa Albania, Egypt, Madagascar, Sao Tomé, Príncipe Algeria, El Salvador, Malawi, Senegal, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, Malaysia, Serbia, Antigua and Barbuda, Eritrea, Maldives, Seychelles, Argentina, Ethiopia, Mali, Sierra Leone, Armenia, Marshall Islands, Solomon Islands, Azerbaijan, Fiji, Mauritania, Somalia, Mauritius, South Africa, Mexico, South Sudan, Bangladesh, Gabon, Micronesia, Fed. States, Sri Lanka, Belarus, Gambia, Moldova, Rep. St. Kitts and Nevis, Belize, Georgia, Montenegro, St. Lucia, Benin, Ghana, Morocco, St. Vincent, Bhutan, Grenada Mongolia, the Grenadines, Bolivia, Guatemala, Mozambique, Sudan, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Guinea, Myanmar, Suriname, Botswana, Guinea-Bissau, Swaziland, Brazil, Guyana, Syria, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Namibia, Tajikistan, Haiti, Nauru, Tanzania, Honduras, Nepal, Thailand, Nicaragua, Timor-Leste Cambodia, Indonesia, Niger, Togo, Cameroon, Iran, Nigeria, Tonga, Cape Verde, Iraq Niue Tunisia, Central African Republic, Turkey, Chad, Jamaica, Turkmenistan, Chile, Jordan, Tuvalu, Colombia, Pakistan, Comoros, Kazakhstan, Palestinian territories, Congo, Dem. Rep. of Kenya, Palau, Uganda, Congo, Rep. of the Kiribati, Panama, Ukraine, Cook Islands, Korea, Dem. PR of Papua New Guinea, Uruguay, Costa Rica, Kosovo, Paraguay, Uzbekistan, Cote d’Ivoire, Kyrgyzstan, Peru, Cuba, Philippines, Vanuatu, Laos, Venezuela, Lesotho, Rwanda, Vietnam, Dominica, Lebanon, Dominican Republic, Liberia, Djibouti, Libya, Yemen, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
## How to Apply for the Awards
You may start your application process by [registering and creating an online nomination for a Georg Forster Research Award.](https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/pls/web/pub_register.main?p_lang=en&p_package=gfp)
For other questions, clarifications, and concerns, please visit the official [Georg Forster Research Award webpage](https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/georg-forster-research-award).
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Eligibility criteria
Always cross-check eligibility against the sponsor's official site before applying — sponsor rules can change between intakes.
- Citizen or permanent resident of an eligible African country
- Willing to study in Germany
- Strong academic record — typically a minimum GPA equivalent to a UK 2:1 / US 3.3
- English-language proficiency demonstrated by IELTS, TOEFL or an MOI letter
- Two academic or professional references able to speak to your potential
Required documents
A planning baseline drawn from how 90%+ of African scholarship sponsors structure their checklist. The sponsor's portal is the source of truth for any single application.
- Valid international passport (bio page scan)
- Most recent academic transcripts (sealed or e-verified copies)
- Curriculum vitae / résumé (1–2 pages, reverse-chronological)
- Personal statement or motivation letter (500–1,000 words, tailored to the sponsor)
- Two to three reference letters (academic for students, professional for working applicants)
- Proof of English proficiency (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo) — Medium-of-Instruction letter may substitute for Anglophone-Africa graduates
- Passport-sized photograph meeting ICAO biometric standards
- Country-of-origin proof (national ID or birth certificate) — required by many Africa-focused funders
Deadline timeline
The sponsor has not published a fixed deadline yet. Use the milestones below as a generic 12-month plan; substitute dates once the intake window opens.
- 12 months out
Register for tests (IELTS/TOEFL/SAT/GRE), shortlist 3–5 universities, identify referees.
- 6 months out
Sit your tests, draft a personal statement, request transcripts and confirm reference letters.
- 3 months out
Finalise essays, upload supporting documents, complete the online application portal.
- 1 month out
Final review, double-check uploaded files, submit a week before the deadline to avoid portal issues.
- Application deadline
Submit by 23:59 in the sponsor's stated time zone — usually local to the sponsor, not your country.
Frequently asked questions
Who can apply for the Georg Forster Research Award for Developing Countries?+
Applicants must be eligible African nationals applying at the the stated level level, meet the academic and English-language requirements set by Various, and be able to relocate to Germany for the duration of the programme.
Is the Georg Forster Research Award for Developing Countries fully funded?+
Funding model: Funding type varies — check the official site. Where listed as fully funded, the award typically covers tuition, monthly stipend, health insurance and round-trip airfare. Always confirm the latest funding breakdown on the sponsor's official page.
When is the application deadline?+
The application deadline is varies by intake — see the official site. Submit at least one week early — sponsor portals frequently slow or fail in the final 24 hours, and late submissions are not accepted under any circumstances.
What documents do I need to apply?+
At minimum: passport bio page, academic transcripts, CV, personal statement, two to three references, and an English-language test score (IELTS, TOEFL or Duolingo). Research-led Masters and PhD applications also require a research proposal and a writing sample.
How can I improve my chance of winning?+
Apply early, tailor every essay to the specific sponsor (do not recycle a generic statement), secure at least one reference who knows your work in detail, and apply to two or three additional scholarships in parallel — never rely on a single application.