Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Georg Forster Research Fellowship for Sustainable Development
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. 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 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. The monthly fellowship amount is €2,670. Fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months. In addition to the fellowship amount, 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 marital partner will be able to attend an intensive German language course. Further financial support, including family benefits for children and marital partners, subsidies for private full health insurance and allowances for travel expenses, is also available.
The Georg Forster Research Fellowship is exclusively for post-doctoral researchers(max. 4 years after PhD) with above-average qualifications from developing or transition countries. Your research must address questions relevant to the further development of your region of origin, regardless of your field.
Experienced researchers
Did you complete your doctorate – or equivalent qualification – during the last twelve years? 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 €3,170. Fellowships may last from 6 to 18 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years.
The Selection Committee responsible for reviewing applications to this programme meets every February, June and October.
Find out more on how to apply for a fellowship: https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/georg-forster-research-fellowship