Georg Forster Research Fellowship for Postdoctoral Researchers, Germany

Every year, the Humboldt Foundation grants up to 60 Georg Forster Research Fellowships for postdoctoral and experienced researchers. Short-term study visits, participation in congresses and training courses cannot be financed under thisprogramme. As a researcher, Georg Forster Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers allows you to carry out a long-term research project (6−24 months) of your choice in cooperation with an academic host of your choice at a research institution in Germany.

Scientists and scholars from all disciplines may apply to the Alexander Von Humboldt Foundation directly at any time. The research proposal must address issues of significant relevance to the future development of your country of origin and, in this context, promise to facilitate the transfer of knowledge and methods to developing and threshold countries.

Who Can Apply?
You can submit an application if;
• you are a researcher outside Germany with above average qualifications, at the beginning of your academic career
• you completed your doctorate in the last four years.
• You are a citizen of a developing country

Requirements
• Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent), completed less than four years prior to the date of application. Candidates who have nearly completed their doctoral degrees are eligible to apply provided that they submit the manuscript of their dissertation or publications containing the results of their dissertation.
• Academic publications in reviewed journals and for publishing houses.
• Choice of a research project of major relevance to the future development of the candidate's country of origin, including options for transferring knowledge and methods.
• Confirmation that research facilities are available and mentoring agreement and a detailed expert's report from an academic host at a research institution in Germany; details of the research project and the proposed timetable must be discussed with the prospective host prior to application.
• Expert references from the doctoral supervisor and two other academics qualified to give well-founded comments on the applicant's eligibility, preferably including reviewers not working at the applicant's own institute.

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

The applicant may not have spent an extended period in Germany prior to application. Applications to continue a research stay already underway can only be considered in exceptional cases. If in doubt, candidates who have been in Germany for more than six months at the time of application should check with the Humboldt Foundation (info(at)avh.de) whether formal requirements have been met before submitting an application.

Application and selection procedure
Applications may be sent to the following address at any time:

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Selection Department,
Jean-Paul-Str. 12, 53173 Bonn, Germany

The complete application should be submitted to the Humboldt Foundation at least four to seven months ahead of the prospective selection date.
When submitting applications candidates may also apply to be informed about the reasons for a rejection should their applications be turned down by the selection committee.
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