Scholarship Description: Degree Level, Eligibility, Subjects and Financial Coverage
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The Georg Forster Research Fellowship 2025 is a prestigious fully funded research opportunity in Germany for postdoctoral and experienced researchers from developing and transition countries. This fellowship, funded by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, supports scholars conducting research relevant to sustainable development.
The fellowship offers financial benefits, including a monthly stipend of €2,700 for postdocs and €3,200 for experienced researchers, along with research funding, travel allowances, and family benefits. The next application deadlines are in February, June, and October 2025.
Degree Level
Fellowship level programs at Germany Universities.
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Available Subjects
The following subjects are available to study under this scholarship program.
- All Subjects
Benefits
The Georg Forster Fellowship provides comprehensive funding to support research fellows during their stay in Germany. The financial coverage includes:
Monthly stipend:
- Postdoctoral Researchers: €2,700/month
- Experienced Researchers: €3,200/month
Additional Benefits:
- Research costs subsidy for hosts
- Travel allowances
- German language courses
- Health insurance support
- Family benefits for the accompanying spouse and children
- Alumni support and networking opportunities
Eligible Nationalities
This fellowship is open to international students of all nationalities.
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Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the Georg Forster Research Fellowship, applicants must meet the following requirements:
Nationality: Must be from a developing or transition country (except China and India)
Academic Qualification:
- Postdocs: Must have completed a PhD within the last four years or be within six months of completing their doctorate
- Experienced Researchers: Must have completed a PhD within the last twelve years
- Research Relevance: Proposed research must contribute to sustainable development in the applicant’s country of origin
- Publication Record: Must have peer-reviewed publications in recognized academic journals
- Host in Germany: A German professor or research institute must provide a host statement and confirmation of research facilities
- Language Proficiency: English or German proficiency (German language certificate may be required)
Application Procedure
Required Documents
Applicants must submit the following documents online via the Humboldt Foundation portal:
- Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)
- Research Proposal (max 5 pages)
- List of Publications (as per template)
- Key Publications (with summaries if not in English/German)
- Doctoral Certificate or Proof of PhD Completion
- Host's Statement and Confirmation of Research Facilities
- Two Expert Reviews
- German Language Certificate (if required)
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