Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025
The Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025 supports postdoctoral and experienced researchers from all nationalities except Germany to conduct research at German institutions. It offers partial funding of up to €3,600 per month, with a deadline of 10 August 2026.
Eligible Degrees
Doctorate (PhD)
Eligible Nationalities
Canada, Netherlands, France, Singapore, Australia, New Zealand, United States, Ireland, United Arab Emirates
Destination
Germany
Eligible Courses
All research fields offered by the Institutions
Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025
The Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025 is offered for PhD and Research Fellow/ Scientist degrees across all research fields provided by German institutions. It is funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and provides partial funding of up to EUR 3,600 per month.
Eligibility Criteria
Postdoctoral Researchers: Must have completed a doctorate within the last 4 years, or be within 6 months of completion with a written summary of findings. Peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognised journals or publishing houses are required.
Experienced Researchers: Must have completed a doctorate within the last 12 years and have an extensive publication record reviewed to international standards.
General Requirements (For Both Categories): Applicants must be non-German nationals, have an academic host at a German research institution, comply with scientific ethics, and not have previously received direct Humboldt Foundation sponsorship.
Benefits
- Monthly Fellowship Stipend: Postdocs receive €3,000 per month; experienced researchers receive €3,600 per month.
Application Process
Applicants need to fill out an application form. The deadline for submitting your application is 10 August 2026. Apply for the Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025.
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