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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Humboldt Research Fellowship for Experienced Researchers

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DAAD🇩🇪 GermanyDeadline: Rolling applications

Humboldt's experienced-researcher fellowship: €3,600/month for 6–18 months of self-directed research at a German host of choice, ~450 awards a year across three annual calls.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderDAAD
Host InstitutionDAAD
Host Country🇩🇪 Germany
Study LevelPostdoctoral
Field of StudyAll fields
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
ValueThe fellowship is worth 3,600 EUR per month, plus mobility allowance, subsidy towards medical and liability insurance, lump sum for travel expenses, initial subsidy, intensive language course in Germany, family allowances, support for disability/chronic illness, research cost allowance and extensive alumni sponsorship.
Duration6 to 18 months, flexibly divisible into a maximum of 3 visits within 3 years
Application DeadlineRolling applicationsRolling applicationsRolling applications
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated12 September 2026
Official Websitewww2.daad.de

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Monthly Stipend
Health Insurance
Airfare
Research Allowance

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Highly-qualified international scientists and scholars from all disciplines and any nation who completed their doctorates less than 12 years ago and wish to spend extended periods of their own long-term research (6–18 months) at German research institutions with hosts of their choice; about 450 fellowships a year; researchers from Brazil currently cannot apply.

Language Requirements

Not specified

Age & Experience

Not specified

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

  • Application via the Humboldt Foundation

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 12 September 2026Last Updated: 12 September 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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