Alexander von Humboldt Foundation – Georg Forster Research Fellowship

6-24 months

• a monthly fellowship of €2,650 for postdoctoral researchers (doctorate completed within the last four years) or €3,150 for experienced researchers (doctorate completed within the last 12 years),
• a flexible starting date and – for experienced researchers – the option of splitting the fellowship up into a maximum of three stays,
• individual mentoring during the sponsorship period,
• intensive German language course for fellows and their marital partners prior to the fellowship,
• additional financial support for accompanying family members and items like travel expenses and
• comprehensive alumni sponsorship once the research stay has come to an end, such as a Return Fellowship or further stays in Germany.

Applicants:

• Should be a researcher with above average qualifications in a developing or transition country (see list of countries),
• Should intend to carry out long-term research of your own choice (6 to 24 months) at a research institution in Germany together with an academic host you have chosen yourself,
• Have a research outline includes aspects that are important for the continued development of the applicant’s country or region of origin and
• if you want to contribute to the exchange of knowledge and methods between Germany and your country of origin.