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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Humboldt Research Fellowship 2026 for Postdoctoral and Experienced Researchers in Germany Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in Germany

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Fully funded fellowship with a monthly stipend of up to €3,000 for postdocs and €3,600 for experienced researchers, for 6–24 months (postdocs) or 6–18 months (experienced researchers). Includes travel support, family allowances, health insurance subsidy, German language course, mentoring, and research cost support. No application fee.

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Nov 15, 2026

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Germany

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About this position

Applications are open for the Humboldt Research Fellowship 2026 in Germany, a prestigious postdoctoral / experienced researcher fellowship offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. The opportunity is open to researchers from all academic fields and supports independent research at a German university or research institute of the applicant’s choice.

The fellowship is designed for strong researchers who already hold a PhD. Postdoctoral applicants must have completed the PhD within the last 4 years (or complete it before the selection meeting), while experienced researchers must have completed the PhD within the last 12 years and show a strong publication record and leadership experience. Applicants must not be German citizens unless they have lived and worked abroad for more than 10 years, and they should not have spent more than 90 days in Germany in the 18 months before applying. Good English or German is required, and a German host researcher is mandatory.

Funding is fully supported and includes a monthly stipend of up to €3,600 for experienced researchers and €3,000 for postdocs, plus travel support, family allowances, health insurance subsidy, a German language course, mentoring, and research cost support. There is also no application fee.

To apply, identify a suitable host at a German university or research institute, prepare the CV, research proposal, publication list, and other required documents, and submit the application through the official Humboldt Foundation portal during an open call. Two recommendation letters and a host statement are also required.

Relevant research keywords include postdoctoral fellowship, experienced researchers, research stay, all academic disciplines, and Germany. The post is especially relevant for candidates seeking a fully funded international research fellowship with strong institutional support and flexible research placement.

Funding details

Fully funded fellowship with a monthly stipend of up to €3,000 for postdocs and €3,600 for experienced researchers, for 6–24 months (postdocs) or 6–18 months (experienced researchers). Includes travel support, family allowances, health insurance subsidy, German language course, mentoring, and research cost support. No application fee.

What's required

Applicants must be postdoctoral or experienced researchers. Postdocs must have completed their PhD within the last 4 years or complete it before the selection meeting. Experienced researchers must have completed their PhD within the last 12 years and have a strong publication record plus leadership experience. Applicants must not be German citizens unless they have lived and worked abroad for more than 10 years, and they should not have lived in Germany for more than 90 days in the 18 months before applying. Good command of English or German is required, and applicants must find a German host researcher willing to support the project.

How to apply

Find a suitable host researcher at a German university or research institute. Prepare the required documents including CV, research proposal, and publication list. Submit the application online through the official Humboldt Foundation portal during an open call, and arrange for two expert recommendation letters plus the host statement and research facilities confirmation.

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