Cambridge University Reporter


Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation Research Fellowships

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in Bonn offers approximately 600 fellowships annually to postdoctoral researchers (who are just embarking on their academic careers and who completed their doctorates less then four years ago) and to experienced researchers (who completed their doctorates less than twelve years ago).

The awards are for 6 to 24 months (for postdocs) and 6-18 months and flexible (for experienced researchers). The fellowships are worth 2,250 EUR (postdoctoral researchers) and 2,450 EUR (experienced researchers) per month (tax-free). This includes a mobility lump sum and a contribution towards health and liability insurance. Travel and language courses may also be subsidised. Applications may be submitted at any time. The selection committee usually meets three times a year; in March, July, and November (The selection process takes 3 to 6 months after receipt of application).

Information on these and other research fellowships and awards as well as application forms for the fellowships may be downloaded from http://www.humboldt-foundation.de. (email info@avh.de). The postal address is Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Jean-Paul-Strasse 12, D-53173 Bonn, Germany.