Humboldt Research Fellowship 2024

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Humboldt Research Fellowship 2024 

Grade Level Postdocs and Experienced Researchers
Country

Germany
Eligible Nationalities All Countries (except Germany and Brazil)
Required Language English
Sponsors

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Award

Postdocs; The monthly grant is 2,670 euros. for a period of between 6 and 24 months.

Experienced researchers; The monthly grant is 3,170 euros. It can be applied for for a period of between 6 and 18 months and divided into up to three stays within three years.
Application Deadline   every March, July and November.

Are you a student seeking an exciting opportunity or scholarship to support your degree program? Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany inviting online application for Humboldt Research Fellowship 2024.

Don’t let this fantastic chance pass you by by missing the application deadline! In this article, we’ll go over this scholarship program’s features, benefits, and step-by-step application process.

About Humboldt Research Fellowship 2024

The Humboldt Research Fellowship is open to scientists from all countries and academic fields. We assist you with your research initiatives in Germany, postdocs and senior researchers.

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation promotes academics with exceptional credentials from all around the world through the Humboldt Research Fellowship. You may take advantage of the Humboldt Foundation’s individualised support and our extensive array of sponsored services as a scholarship holder.

We anticipate a success percentage of between 20–25% for the next selection sessions.

We advise academics from underdeveloped or emerging nations to apply for a Georg Forster research fellowship, which is comparable to a Humboldt research fellowship, if their work supports the sustainable development of their nation.

Currently, Brazilian researchers are only eligible to apply for Capes-Humboldt research fellowships. Application for the Humboldt Research Fellowship Programme is not currently open.

Program of Study

About Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is a German organisation committed to supporting scientific achievement and advancing worldwide academic collaboration. It was founded in 1953 and is named for eminent German explorer and scientist Alexander von Humboldt. Researchers from all over the world can conduct research in Germany and work with German institutions thanks to the foundation’s grants, fellowships, and scholarships. It supports research in a variety of subjects, including the natural sciences, social sciences, humanities, and engineering, with the goal of facilitating multidisciplinary and intercultural communication. The foundation’s programmes promote networking, information exchange, and long-term academic alliances, advancing cross-border scientific cooperation.

Fellowship Coverage

The Georg Forster research grant and the Humboldt research grant offer international scientists the opportunity to pursue a research project in Germany. Our scholarship holders benefit from the following funding beyond the monthly research scholarship.

  • network conference
  • annual meeting
  • Study trip

Eligibility Criteria

Regardless of their subject of study, researchers with a PhD and above-average credentials from anywhere in the globe are eligible for the Humboldt Research Fellowship.

Postdocs

Did you acquire your doctorate, or an equivalent academic degree like a Ph.D., C.Sc., or anything similar, no more than four years ago when you submitted your application? Or do you finish your PhD in no more than six months and are able to write up your findings? Have you already authored scientific works that have been peer-reviewed in publications that adhere to international standards? In such case, submit an application for the Humboldt research fellowship for postdocs if you also satisfy the “General Requirements” criteria.

Experienced researchers

Did you acquire your doctorate, or an equivalent academic degree like a Ph.D., C.Sc., or anything similar, no more than twelve years ago when you submitted your application? Your independent, scientific profile is demonstrated by a long series of publications in journals and publishers that have undergone peer review in accordance with international standards. If you also match the requirements outlined under “General Requirements,” you should submit an application for the Humboldt research fellowship for experienced researchers.

You can apply for a publication performance that corresponds to your job level up to 16 years after earning your master’s or diploma if a doctorate is not feasible or exceptional in your field or place of origin.

Required Documents

In order to be able to apply successfully for the Humboldt research fellowship, you should meet the following additional criteria:

  • citizenship
  • Stay
  • Research position commitment/statement
  • reference report
  • linguistic proficien

We assume that you adhere to the rules of good scientific practice  (PDF) and the principles of scientific ethics.

If you have already been funded by the Humboldt Foundation, you cannot apply for the Humboldt Research Fellowship. Our alumni programs are open to you.

Is the Humboldt Research Fellowship not the right fellowship for you? Use our program search to find the funding that best suits your career, or let us advise you personally.

How to Apply for Humboldt Research Fellowship 2024?

If you would like to apply for the Humboldt Research Fellowship, please submit the necessary documents to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation online only.

  • tabular curriculum vitae (maximum two pages)
  • Description of your research project (maximum five pages)
  • complete list of your publications (see sample publication list , PDF)
  • List of key publications (see sample key publication list , PDF)
  • key publications
  • Doctoral certificate or proof of the successful completion of the doctoral procedure, or confirmation that this will take place within the next 6 months
  • German language certificate, if applicable
  • if necessary: ​​declarations of acceptance and/or acknowledgments of receipt from publishers as well as summaries/translations of the key publications that are not available in German or English
     
  • In addition: Statement and promise of research space from the host as well as two reference reports. Please note that only the host or the referee can upload these documents themselves in a protected area. The application can only be sent after this upload. Further information and explanations can be found in the application form.
  • As soon as your online application has been received, you will receive a written confirmation from us by e-mail. After examining your documents, we will inform you of the probable selection date.

FAQ About Fellowship

I worked in an English speaking country for several years. Do I need an English language certificate?

No, an English language certificate is not required.

The doctorate is unusual or not possible in my country of origin. can i apply?

If you can demonstrate that you have earned a PhD, for instance by scientific publications in journals and publishers that are peer-reviewed in accordance with international standards, you are eligible to apply. If so, you can only apply to the programme for experienced scientists and up to 16 years after earning your first academic credential (bachelor’s, master’s, etc.). If you have an academic post that is equal to or more than that of an associate professor, senior lecturer, reader, etc., you may also apply. Then, regardless of whether you have earned your first college degree, you may submit an application up to 12 years after the activity began, but only through the programme for experienced scientists (info[at]avh.de).

Which doctorate date applies if I have received several doctorates?

In the case of a multiple doctorate, the first degree (PhD/CSc.) applies.

Can I apply before completing my PhD?

You may apply if your PhD will be finished in the next six months. In the event that the application is approved, the research funding cannot be initiated until the PhD has been finished. Please take notice that your application must be formally denied if your dissertation has not yet been published at the time of application and you are unable to submit any more scientific publications.

How is the date of the doctorate determined?

Applying the date of completion of the last scientific accomplishment necessary for the PhD procedure (such as the dissertation defence or final oral examination). Typically, this date appears on the doctorate certificate next to the date of issuance. The Humboldt Foundation’s date of application receipt serves as the benchmark date when determining the post-doctoral duration.

Can I carry out my research stay with two academic hosts?

Yes. If the hosts work at different research institutions, separate statements from the hosts and research space commitments are required.

Can I apply for a scholarship from another institution at the same time?

A parallel application to another institution is generally possible. However, you must state this in the application form and also inform us immediately during the selection process of any parallel applications and decisions.

Can I apply for a research grant for less than six months?

For a postdoctoral fellowship, the first fellowship stay must last at least six months. Experienced scientists must also apply for a stay of at least six months, which can be divided into two three-month periods.

Can I bring my family?

The Humboldt Foundation expressly welcomes the accompaniment of the fellows by their spouses and children and supports this by paying family allowances in addition to the fellowship if these family members accompany the fellows for more than three months.

Official Notification

Disclaimer: This is not the official scholarship website; it is only a one-page description of the scholarship. Despite our best efforts to keep the material up to date and correct, changes might happen at any time without prior notice. The most current, accurate, and complete information may be found on the official scholarship website, which we strongly advise you to verify. Any reliance you put on knowledge received from NotesBard.com is totally at your own risk.

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