If you are a researcher from abroad with above average qualifications, then you can eligible to apply Humboldt Research Fellowship which is a sponsor by Humboldt Foundation.

The education program is available for students who are a researcher with above-average qualifications in a developing or transition country.

Applicants will be received

• A monthly fellowship of €2,650 for postdoctoral researchers (doctorate completed within the last four years) or €3,150 for experienced researchers (doctorate completed within the last 12 years),
• A flexible starting date and – for experienced researchers – the option of splitting the fellowship up into a maximum of three stays,
• Individual mentoring during the sponsorship period,
• Intensive German language course for fellows and their marital partners prior to the fellowship,
• additional financial support for accompanying family members and items like travel expenses and
• Comprehensive alumni sponsorship once the research stay has come to an end, such as a Return Fellowship or further stays in Germany.

To be eligible, the applicants must be

• if you are a researcher with above-average qualifications in a developing or transition country (see list of countries),
• Applicants intend to carry out long-term research of your own choice (6 to 24 months) at a research institution in Germany together with an academic host you have chosen yourself,
• Your research outline includes aspects that are important for the continued development of your country or region of origin and
• Applicants who want to contribute to the exchange of knowledge and methods between Germany and your country of origin.

Scholars in the humanities or social sciences and physicians must have a good knowledge of German if it is necessary to carry out the research successfully; otherwise a good knowledge of English; scientists and engineers must have a good knowledge of German or English.