Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Open programs3

1. CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship (Postdoctoral and Experienced Researchers from Brazil)

   CAPES and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation jointly fund the CAPES‑Humboldt Research Fellowship to enable Brazilian postdoctoral and experienced researchers to conduct research stays at German institutions, offering monthly stipends (€3,000 for postdocs, €3,600 for experienced researchers) plus family/travel allowances, host research subsidies and pre‑fellowship language support.

   Post-doctoral

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $3,600

2. Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Award — €60,000 research award for internationally renowned researchers

   The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation awards roughly 20 Friedrich Wilhelm Bessel Research Awards each year, providing €60,000 and an invitation to conduct a research project at a German research institution for a total stay of six to 12 months (split visits allowed), along with tailored alumni support.

   FellowshipAll disciplines

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $60,000

3. Georg Forster Research Fellowship for Sustainable Development

   The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's Georg Forster Research Fellowship supports postdoctoral and experienced researchers from developing and transition countries to conduct research in Germany that contributes to the sustainable development of their region; postdoctoral awards provide €2,700/month for 6–24 months and experienced awards €3,200/month for 6–18 months, with family allowances, health insurance and travel subsidies, possible host research funds, and a pre-departure German course.

   FellowshipSustainable Development

   Deadline

   Not listed

   Amount

   $3,200

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