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Humboldt Research Fellowship
Research fellowship
Organisation
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Where
Germany, at a host of your choice
Pay
€3,000 a month for postdocs and €3,600 for experienced researchers, plus other benefits.
Length
Postdocs: 6 to 24 months. Experienced researchers: 6 to 18 months.
Current round
Opens 15 November 2026Calls open three times a year, on 15 March, 15 July and 15 November. The Foundation says a call closes early once it reaches 800 applications.
Who can apply, according to the official page
Postdocs: doctorate finished in the last four years.
Experienced researchers: doctorate in the last twelve years, with a strong publication record.
Not a German national, with exceptions for long stays abroad.
No more than 90 days in Germany in the 18 months before applying.
Summarised from the official page on 20 October 2026.
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