# CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers

**Funder:** Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
**Budget:** €3,000/month plus additional benefits
**Deadline:** 30 November 2026 (17:00 Brasilia time)
**Duration:** 6-24 months, divisible into up to 3 stays within 3 years
**Consortium:** No: individual fellowship, hosted by a researcher at a university or research institution in Germany
**Application:** Single stage, with host statement and mentoring agreement required before forwarding
**Frequency:** Biannual
**Next round:** 2026-12
**Eligible countries:** BR
**Official call:** https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/capes-humboldt-research-fellowship
**Last updated:** 18 Oct 2026

## Eligibility & scope

For Brazilian postdoctoral researchers (doctorate completed within last 4 years) to conduct research in Germany with a chosen host. Requires good knowledge of German or English depending on field; applicant must reside in Brazil and not have been in Germany more than 90 days in last 18 months.

## Summary

The CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship pays €3,000/month plus additional benefits for Brazilian postdoctoral researchers to conduct a research stay in Germany, hosted by a self-chosen researcher at a German university or institution. It is open to those who completed their doctorate within the last 4 years, for stays of 6-24 months that can be split into up to three visits within three years. The Humboldt Foundation and CAPES run this jointly, with calls biannually.

## Who should apply

- Postdoctoral researchers who completed their doctorate within the last 4 years
- Applicants currently residing in Brazil
- Researchers who have not lived in Germany more than 90 days in the last 18 months
- Applicants with a self-identified host at a German university or research institution
- Good knowledge of German or English depending on the research field

## Key dates

- Deadline 30 November 2026, 17:00 Brasilia time (Call 27 round)
- Single-stage application submitted jointly to the Humboldt Foundation and CAPES, with host statement
- 6-24 month stay, divisible into up to 3 visits within 3 years

## Tips for applicants

- Secure your host's written confirmation of research facilities early, the application is submitted jointly and needs this statement.
- Plan whether you want one continuous stay or split visits; the fellowship allows up to 3 stays within 3 years, which suits fieldwork or lab-access constraints.
- Check the 90-day residency rule carefully if you've had any recent short-term stays in Germany, it can affect eligibility.

## Frequently asked questions

### How much does the CAPES-Humboldt Fellowship pay?

€3,000 per month plus additional benefits.

### Who is eligible for the CAPES-Humboldt Fellowship?

Brazilian postdoctoral researchers who completed their doctorate within the last 4 years and reside in Brazil, with no more than 90 days spent in Germany in the last 18 months.

### How long is the CAPES-Humboldt Fellowship?

Between 6 and 24 months, which can be split into up to 3 separate stays within 3 years.

### Is a consortium or partner institution required for the CAPES-Humboldt Fellowship?

No, it is an individual fellowship; the applicant must arrange a host researcher at a university or research institution in Germany.

### How often does the CAPES-Humboldt Fellowship call open?

The call runs biannually, with the next round expected in December 2026.

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