Germany · Host institutions across Germany
Overview
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation funds researchers from abroad to carry out a research project of their own choosing with an academic host in Germany.
Applications are accepted only while a call is open, and each call closes once it reaches 800 applications. The next call opens on 15 November 2026. There are three selection meetings a year, in March, July and November.
Two tracks
- Postdocs: doctorate completed within the last four years; 6–24 months; €3,000 per month
- Experienced researchers: doctorate within the last twelve years plus an appropriate leadership role; 6–18 months; €3,600 per month
Career breaks such as child-rearing can extend the time limits. German nationals and educational residents are generally not eligible.
Who can apply
Postdocs with a doctorate completed in the last four years, or experienced researchers with a doctorate in the last twelve years and a leadership role. Researchers of all nationalities except German nationals and educational residents.
- Eligible nationalities
- All nationalities
- Academic stage
- Postdoc
- Experience
- Early-career, Experienced researcher
Funding package
€3,000/month (postdocs) · €3,600/month (experienced researchers)
Monthly fellowship plus additional benefits described on the official page.
- Tuition not stated
- Stipend or salary covered
- Travel not stated
- Accommodation not stated
- Health insurance not stated
Application dates
- Opens
- 15 Nov 2026
- Deadline
- To be confirmed Opens 15 Nov 2026
- Duration
- 6–24 months (postdocs) · 6–18 months (experienced)
Postdoc details
- PhD completion requirement
- Doctorate within the last 4 years (postdocs) or 12 years (experienced researchers)
- Contract length
- 6–24 months
Verification
- Status
- Verified against the official source
- Official source
- www.humboldt-foundation.de
- Last checked
- 17 Oct 2026
- Listing updated
- 17 Oct 2026
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