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Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025

Awarded by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Scholarship Details

Eligible Degrees

PhDResearch Fellow/ Scientist

Funding Type

Partial Funding · up to EUR 3,600 per month

Eligible Courses

All research fields offered by the Institutions

Eligible Nationalities

Open to all nationals except Germany

Can Be Taken At

Universities/Research Institutions in Germany

Provider

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Last Verified On

23 Dec 2025 by WeMakeScholars Scholarship Team

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Overview

Eligibility criteria for Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025:

Postdoctoral Researchers:

  • Have completed a doctorate within the last 4 years, or
  • Be within 6 months of completing the doctorate (with written summary of findings)
  • Have peer-reviewed publications in internationally recognised journals or publishing houses

Experienced Researchers:

  • Have completed a doctorate within the last 12 years
  • Have an extensive publication record reviewed to international standards

General Requirements (For Both Categories):

  • Be postdoctoral or experienced researchers with above-average academic qualifications
  • Be a non-German national (open to all countries excluding Germany)
  • Have an academic host at a German research institution
  • Comply with the rules of good scientific practice and scientific ethics
  • Not have previously received direct sponsorship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (research fellowship or award)

Benefits of Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025:

  • Monthly Fellowship Stipend
    • Postdocs: €3,000 per month
    • Experienced researchers: €3,600 per month

Application: Applicants need to fill out an application form. 

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  • The deadline of Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025 is N/A.
  • Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025 is offered to PhD, Research Fellow/ Scientist degree.
  • Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025 is offered for All research fields offered by the Institutions.
  • Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025 is open for: Open to all nationals except Germany.
  • Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025 is offered by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
  • Humboldt Research Fellowship 2025 covers Partial Funding, up to EUR 3,600 per month.