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Applications Invited for Georg Forster Research Fellowship for Sustainable Development

Applications Invited for Georg Forster Research Fellowship for Sustainable Development

Organization: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Apply By: 30 Jun 2025

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About the Organization

The Humboldt Foundation sponsor scientists and scholars, irrespective of academic discipline and nationality. We strengthen Germany as a research location through international research exchanges. We support our sponsorship recipients during their entire lifetimes and actively promote international understanding, scientific progress and development.

We promote academic cooperation between excellent scientists and scholars from abroad and from Germany.

Our research fellowships and research awards allow you to come to Germany to work on a research project you have chosen yourself together with a host and collaborative partner.

If you are a scientist or scholar from Germany you can profit from our support and carry out a research project abroad as a guest of one of more than 30,000 Humboldt Foundation alumni worldwide - the Humboldtians.

As an intermediary organisation for German foreign cultural and educational policy we promote international cultural dialogue and academic exchange.

About the Fellowship

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants the Georg Forster Research Fellowship to researchers in all disciplines from developing and emerging countries who have above-average qualifications. We particularly welcome applications from female scientists.

With this fellowship the Humboldt Foundation acknowledges the important role of researchers from these countries in achieving the UN’s 17 sustainable development goals and thus provides them with sponsorship that is equivalent to the Humboldt Research Fellowship.

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation aims to achieve a good balance between genders and a high level of diversity among its fellows in all areas. As the Georg Forster programme is intended to actively contribute to achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal 5 (gender equality), we particularly encourage women to apply. We also expressly welcome applications from Least Developed Countries (LDC) as defined by the UN. We generally welcome all applications regardless of ethnic, cultural or social background, gender identity, age, religion, worldview, disability or sexual orientation.

What we offer:

The Georg Forster Research Fellowship enables you to conduct your own research at various stages of your career in collaboration with a host at a German research institution of your choice. Hosts may apply for a subsidy for research costs.

Postdocs: Benefit from research sponsorship in Germany at the beginning of your academic career. The Georg Forster Research Fellowship for postdocs enables you to conduct research in Germany. The monthly fellowship amount is €2,700 plus additional benefits. Fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years.

Experienced researchers: You can still apply for research sponsorship in Germany even if you are already well advanced in your academic career. The Georg Forster Research Fellowship for experienced researchers enables you to conduct research in Germany. The monthly fellowship amount is €3,200 plus additional benefits. Fellowships may last from 6 to 18 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years.

General conditions: In addition to the fellowship amount and additional benefits, you will also receive personal support throughout your sponsorship. You are flexible in determining when you would like to start your fellowship. Prior to your research fellowship, you and your partner will be able to attend an intensive German language course.

Further financial support, including family benefits for children and partners, subsidies for private full health insurance and allowances for travel expenses, is also available.

Alumni programmes: We stay in contact even after your research stay has come to an end. Our alumni sponsorship measures flexibly support every Humboldtian’s individual journey through life, in both their careers and their future collaborations. A return fellowship or later visits to Germany are also possible.

Eligibility

The Georg Forster Research Fellowship is exclusively for postdocs with above-average qualifications from developing or transition countries. Your research must address questions relevant to the sustainable development of your region of origin, regardless of your field.

Postdocs:

Did you complete your doctorate – or equivalent academic qualification – during the last four years? Or are you within six months of completing your doctorate and can already provide a written summary of your findings? Have you been published in academic journals and by publishing houses that are reviewed according to international standards? If so, and if you fulfil the criteria under the “What is required of you” section, apply for the Georg Forster Research Fellowship for postdocs.

Experienced researchers:

Did you complete your doctorate – or equivalent qualification – during the last twelve years? Is your academic profile substantiated by an extensive list of publications in academic journals and by publishing houses that are reviewed according to international standards? If so, and if you fulfil the criteria under the “What is required of you” section, apply for the Georg Forster Research Fellowship for experienced researchers.

If a doctorate in your field or country of origin is not possible or uncommon, you can still apply up to 16 years after completing your master’s or other postgraduate degree provided that you have a publication record commensurate with your career level.

What is required of you:

To successfully apply for the Georg Forster Research Fellowship, your research should make a significant contribution to the sustainable development of your region of origin.

How to Apply

If you would like to apply for the Georg Forster Research Fellowship, please submit the necessary documents to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation online only.

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