Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Georg Forster Research Fellowship
Rolling deadline; Selection committee meets in February, June and October
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The Georg Forster Research Fellowship, from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, funds individual research stays in Germany for highly qualified academics from developing or transition countries whose work is relevant to their home country's development. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed by a Selection Committee that meets three times a year, and applicants must be hosted by a researcher at a German university or research institution and plan to return home afterward.
Details
| Funder | Alexander von Humboldt Foundation |
| Duration | Minimum 6 months (postdocs/experienced researchers) |
| Consortium | No - individual applicant, hosted by a researcher at a German university or research institution |
| Application | Single stage: continuous submission, reviewed by independent peer reviewers then decided at next Selection Committee meeting |
| Frequency | Continuous |
Eligibility & scope
For highly qualified academics living and working in a developing or transition country whose research is relevant to that country's development; applicants must have resided in an eligible country for at least 12 of the last 18 months and plan to return there. Stay in Germany must be at least 6 months; good knowledge of German or English required, with German language certificate needed for humanities/social sciences research requiring German or for physicians working with patients.
Who Should Apply
- •Academics from developing or transition countries with a strong research record
- •Researchers who have lived in an eligible home country for 12 of the last 18 months
- •Applicants planning to return to their home country after the fellowship
- •Candidates with good German or English proficiency (German certification may be required for humanities, social science or clinical fields)
- •Researchers able to secure a host at a German university or research institution
Key Dates
- •Rolling application procedure with no fixed deadline
- •Peer review followed by Selection Committee decision at the next meeting in February, June or October
Tips for Applicants
- ✓Because the procedure is continuous, submit as soon as your proposal and host agreement are ready rather than waiting for a specific cycle, your file simply joins the next Feb/June/Oct committee meeting.
- ✓Secure a firm hosting commitment from a specific German researcher before applying, since the Foundation requires an individual host rather than a consortium.
- ✓If applying in humanities, social sciences or clinical medicine, check the German language certification requirement early, it can add lead time to your application.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does the Georg Forster Research Fellowship pay?
The metadata does not specify a fixed award amount; applicants should check the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's current fellowship rates.
Who is eligible for the Georg Forster Research Fellowship?
Highly qualified academics from developing or transition countries whose research is relevant to their home country's development, who have lived in an eligible country for 12 of the last 18 months and plan to return there.
Is there a deadline for the Georg Forster Research Fellowship?
No fixed deadline; applications are accepted on a rolling basis and reviewed by the Selection Committee at its meetings in February, June and October.
Do I need a German host institution for this fellowship?
Yes, applicants must be hosted by a researcher at a German university or research institution; there is no consortium requirement.
What language skills are required for the Georg Forster Research Fellowship?
Good knowledge of German or English is required, and applicants in the humanities, social sciences or clinical fields may need German language certification.
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