Alexander von Humboldt Foundation,Humboldt Research Fellowship
Provided by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation,Humboldt Research
About this Scholarship
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation offers the Humboldt Research Fellowship, an annual program to support highly qualified postdoctoral scholars conducting research in Germany for stays of 6 to 12 months.
Applicants propose their own research projects and select hosts at German institutions.
The program is open to all fields of study, and there is no citizenship requirement.
Applicants must hold the Ph.D. or equivalent degree and must be less than 40 years of age.
Humanities scholars should have sufficient proficiency in German to conduct the proposed research, while scholars in the sciences must provide proof of sufficient English proficiency.
The fellowship provides monthly stipends ranging from 2,100 to 3,000 euros, as well as allowances for accompanying family members, travel expenses, and German language instruction.
Applications are accepted throughout the year, and the selection process requires several months.
For more information and application forms, please consult the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's website at http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the Humboldt Research Fellowship, applicants must:
- Hold the Ph.D. or equivalent degree
- Be less than 40 years of age
- Have sufficient proficiency in German for humanities scholars or English for scholars in the sciences
How to Apply
<ol><li>Propose your own research project and select a host at a German institution</li><li>Submit your application through the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's website at <a href="http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/">http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/</a></li><li>Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and provide all required documents</li><li>Wait for the selection process, which requires several months</li></ol>
Scholarship at a glance
| Study level | Phd |
|---|---|
| Type | Private |
| Provider | Alexander von Humboldt Foundation,Humboldt Research |
Common questions
Who is eligible for the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation,Humboldt Research Fellowship?
To apply you need to meet these conditions: To be eligible for the Humboldt Research Fellowship, applicants must: Hold the Ph.D. or equivalent degree Be less than 40 years of age Have sufficient proficiency in German for humanities scholars or English for scholars in the sciences.
How do I apply for the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation,Humboldt Research Fellowship?
Apply in 4 steps: Propose your own research project and select a host at a German institution; Submit your application through the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's website at http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/; Ensure you meet the eligibility criteria and provide all required documents; Wait for the selection process, which requires several months.
Which students can apply for the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation,Humboldt Research Fellowship?
This scholarship is open to phd students and is run by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation,Humboldt Research.
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