Humboldt Research Fellowships
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Humboldt Research Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers at University of Melbourne 2024
The Humboldt Research Fellowships enable highly qualified scientists and scholars who have recently completed their doctorates (within the last four years) to conduct extended research periods in Germany. These fellowships provide an excellent opportunity for postdoctoral researchers to advance their academic careers and collaborate with German research institutions.
Sponsor
The program is sponsored by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Eligible Nationalities
Researchers of all nationalities are eligible to apply for these fellowships.
Host Countries
The research stay takes place in Germany.
Degree
The Humboldt Research Fellowships are available for postdoctoral researchers who have completed their PhD within the last four years.
Duration
- Postdoctoral Researchers: Fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months.
Fields
The fellowships cover research in all subjects offered at the University of Melbourne.
Deadline
The application deadline for the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Humboldt Research Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers at the University of Melbourne in 2024 is December 31, 2024.
Eligibility
To be considered for this fellowship, you must:
- Have a doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent) completed less than four years prior to the date of application. Candidates who have nearly completed their doctoral degrees are eligible to apply provided that they submit the manuscript of their dissertation or publications containing the results of their dissertation.
Eligible applicants must have lived outside Germany for a minimum of 12 months in total in the 18-month period prior to submission of the application. Potential applicants who have been in Germany for more than 6 months at the time of application are not eligible to apply.
Please see the Humboldt Research Fellowships for Postdoctoral Researchers website for further details.
Selection Criteria
Applications are assessed on the basis of independent peer reviews requested by the Humboldt Foundation. The final decision is taken by a committee composed of academics from all disciplines in the framework of the funding available.
