The Georg Forster Research Fellowship supports postdoctoral and experienced researchers from developing and transition countries – with your research in Germany.
Through the Georg Forster Research Fellowship, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation sponsors researchers with above-average qualifications and from all fields. These researches must come from developing and transition countries – excluding PR China and India. See the list of Countries.
WORTH
- As a fellow, you will benefit from individual support from the Humboldt Foundation and our diverse sponsorship portfolio.
Postdoctoral
- 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.
ELIGIBILITY
To successfully apply for the Georg Forster Research Fellowship, your research should make a significant contribution to the further development of your region of origin. You must also fulfil the following criteria:
- You must be a citizen of a developing or transition country – excluding PR China and India (see list of countries).
- You must have lived and worked in a developing or transition country for at least 12 months within the last 18 months (excluding PR China and India). If you are not living in a country from the list of countries at the time of application, you must additionally have at least a permanent job in one of the countries on the list.
- If you obtained your university entrance qualification and a university degree or your university degree and your doctorate in Germany, you can apply if you have lived and worked in one of the developing or transition countries from the list for at least five years and you intend to do so long-term.
DEADLINE: June 30, 2021.
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