Georg Forster Research Fellowship

Organisation: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Selection dates: February, June, October

What we offer

The Georg Forster Research Fellowship enables you to conduct your own research at various stages of your career in collaboration with a host at a German research institution of your choice. Hosts may apply for a subsidy for research costs.

Postdocs

Benefit from research sponsorship in Germany at the beginning of your academic career. The Georg Forster Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers enables you to conduct research in Germany. The monthly fellowship amount is €2,670. Fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months.

Experienced researchers

You can still apply for research sponsorship in Germany even if you are already well advanced in your academic career. The Georg Forster Research Fellowship for experienced researchers enables you to conduct research in Germany. The monthly fellowship amount is €3,170. Fellowships may last from 6 to 18 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years.

General conditions

In addition to the fellowship amount, you will also receive personal support throughout your sponsorship. You are flexible in determining when you would like to start your fellowship. Prior to your research fellowship, you and your marital partner will be able to attend an intensive German language course.

Further financial support, including family benefits for children and marital partners, subsidies for private full health insurance and allowances for travel expenses, is also available.

Alumni programmes

We stay in contact even after your research stay has come to an end. Our alumni sponsorship measures flexibly support every Humboldtian’s individual journey through life, in both their careers and their future collaborations. A return fellowship or later visits to Germany are also possible.

You must meet the following criteria

The Georg Forster Research Fellowship is exclusively for post-doctoral researchers with above-average qualifications from developing or transition countries. Your research must address questions relevant to the further development of your region of origin, regardless of your field.

Postdocs

Did you complete your doctorate – or equivalent academic qualification – during the last four years? Or are you within six months of completing your doctorate and can already provide a written summary of your findings? Have you been published in academic journals and by publishing houses that are reviewed according to international standards? If so, and if you fulfil the criteria under the “What is required of you” section, apply for the Georg Forster Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers.

Experienced researchers

Did you complete your doctorate – or equivalent qualification – during the last twelve years? Is your academic profile substantiated by an extensive list of publications in academic journals and by publishing houses that are reviewed according to international standards? If so, and if you fulfil the criteria under the “What is required of you” section, apply for the Georg Forster Research Fellowship for experienced researchers.

If a doctorate in your field or country of origin is not possible or uncommon, you can still apply up to 16 years after completing your master’s or other postgraduate degree provided that you have a publication record commensurate with your career level.

How to apply

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

If you have any doubts or questions, please contact us (info[at]avh.de) before submitting your application. We are happy to help.

Comments

  • Daniela Becker

    25.04.2024

    Dear all, if you wish to find out more about this specific fellowship, kindly check the detailled information on the Humboldt Foundation's website. If you wish to plan your career, as a community member you can apply for a free professional career coaching (also for academic careers). Kindly write an email to the Alumniportal team in case you are interested.

  • Aruni

    09.04.2024

    Hi. I completed my PhD in 2018 from Germany. Currently I am working in industrial R&D and would like to shift back to academics. How to do this? I don't have publications due to IP issues.

  • Daniela, Alumniportal team

    14.09.2023

    Dear Hanieh, Alexis & Md. Mahamud, Besides the fellowships posted on our website, there are a lot of Jobs&Calls available in our Community Job Board. Kindly have a look and best of success! Best, Daniela

  • Hanieh Rafiee

    12.09.2023

    Hello,
    I have PhD in medicinal plants and I search for postdoc position. Would you please help me?

  • Alexis Burbano

    29.08.2023

    I would like to receive more details about these opportunities.

  • Md. Mahamud Hasan

    21.08.2023

    I am looking for a postdoc research position.

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