Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship 2025

The Humboldt Research Fellowship for researchers of all nationalities and research areas: The foundation support you with your research in Germany.

Through the Humboldt Research Fellowship, the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation sponsors researchers with above-average qualifications from across the globe. As a fellow, you will benefit from individual support from the Humboldt Foundation and our diverse sponsorship portfolio.

• Table of Content
• About Alexander von Humboldt
• Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship
• Requirements for Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship

The Humboldt 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 towards research costs.

Postdocs

Benefit from research sponsorship in Germany at the beginning of your academic career. The Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdocs enables you to conduct research in Germany. The monthly fellowship amount is €2,700 plus addtional benefits. Fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years. 

Experienced researchers

You can still apply for research sponsorship in Germany even if you are already well advanced in your academic career. The Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced researchers enables you to conduct research in Germany. The fellowship amount is €3,200 plus additional benefits. Fellowships may last from 6 to 18 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years

Requirements for Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Fellowship Qualification

• The Humboldt Research Fellowship addresses post-doctoral researchers with above-average qualifications from across the globe – regardless of their field.
• You are not a German national. If you are a German national, or if you obtained your university entrance qualification and university degree, or your university degree and your doctorate, in Germany, you can apply if you have lived and worked abroad for more than ten years and intend to continue doing so long-term. 

Application Deadline

How to Apply

• If you would like to apply for the Humboldt 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

For more details, visit Alexander von Humboldt fellowship webpage