Georg Foster Research Fellowship

 

Georg Foster Research Fellowship

Target group

The Georg Forster Research Fellowship tor researchers in all disciplines from developing and emerging countries (see list of countries) who have above-average qualifications: Postdocs and experienced researchers for a research stay at KIT.

Postdocs

You completed your doctorate – or equivalent academic qualification – during the last four years? Or you are completing the doctorate within six months and can already provide a written summary of findings? 

Experienced Researchers

You completed your doctorate – or equivalent academic qualification – during the last twelve years? Is your academic profile substantiated by an extensive list of publications in academic journals and by publishing houses that are reviewed according to international standards?

Funding

The Humboldt Research Fellowship enables Postdocs and experienced Researchers to conduct their research in collaboration with a host at KIT. Hosts may apply for a subsidy towards research costs.

Duration and amount of funding for postdocs

The Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdocs enables you to conduct research in Germany. The monthly fellowship amount is €2,700 plus additional benefits. Fellowships may last from 6 to 24 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years.

Duration and amount of funding for experienced researchers

The Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced researchers enables you to conduct research in Germany. The fellowship amount is €3,200 plus additional benefits. Fellowships may last from 6 to 18 months and can be divided into up to three stays within three years.

Application and assessment

KIT is entitled to apply without restrictions

Circular dated 27.7.2017 (in German only)

Proposals can be submitted at any time.

Signature regulations Except a confirmation of a research facilities and support, no additional signatures are necessary from KIT.
Official website https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/georg-forster-research-fellowship
Contact at KIT Oliver Kaas

 

 

 

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