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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Fully Funded Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship 2026–27 for Postdoctoral Research in Germany Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in Germany

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Chemistry

Funding

Fully funded research fellowship in Germany with a monthly fellowship, travel support, research allowance, and access to the Humboldt Network.

Deadline

Nov 15, 2026

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Germany

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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

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Chemistry
Chemical Engineering
Materials Science
Material Characterization
Reaction Engineering
Technical Engineering
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About this position

🇩🇪 Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship 2026–27 is a fully funded postdoctoral fellowship for early-career researchers and recent PhD graduates who want to conduct independent research in Germany.

The fellowship supports research at leading German universities and research institutes with a host of your choice. It is open across academic disciplines and is especially relevant for researchers in chemistry, materials science, chemical engineering, reaction engineering, zeolite catalysis, MOF, petrochemical process development, and advanced materials characterization.

Funding: monthly fellowship, travel support, research allowance, and access to the worldwide Humboldt Network. The post describes it as fully funded.

Eligibility highlights: PhD completed, typically within the last 4 years for the postdoctoral fellowship; strong publication record and research achievements; a German host scientist willing to support the project; and a high-quality research proposal.

Application schedule (2026): 15 March, 15 July, and 15 November. Selection meetings are held in November, March, and July respectively.

Documents required: academic CV, research proposal, publication list, selected publications, PhD certificate, host statement and mentoring agreement, and recommendation letters.

This is a strong opportunity for researchers planning their next step after a PhD and looking to build an international research career in Germany.

Funding details

Fully funded research fellowship in Germany with a monthly fellowship, travel support, research allowance, and access to the Humboldt Network.

What's required

PhD completed, typically within the last 4 years for the postdoctoral fellowship; strong publication record and research achievements; a German host scientist willing to support the project; a high-quality research proposal.

How to apply

Prepare the required documents including CV, research proposal, publication list, selected publications, PhD certificate, host statement and mentoring agreement, and recommendation letters. Submit through the official Alexander von Humboldt Research Fellowship application process by one of the annual call dates.

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