The Humboldt University of Berlin is offering up to 20 Postdoctoral scholarships to study in Germany. German and international applicants are eligible to apply for these scholarships.
The call for proposals is aimed at excellent researchers who either already holds a PhD or are about to complete their doctorate at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and who wish to conduct a postdoctoral research project.
Established in 1809, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (Humboldt University of Berlin) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Berlin (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Senatskanzlei Wissenschaft und Forschung, Berlin (Senate Chancellery for Science and Research, Berlin), Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: 30,000-34,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 210 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
The following criteria must be met in order for applicants to be eligible for scholarship:
Outstanding researchers who either already hold a PhD or are about to complete their doctorate at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin and who wish to prepare or start a postdoctoral research project. Half of the scholarships will be awarded to women.
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Funding of €1,500 per month is awarded for up to six months; additional family allowances are available; travel expenses may be covered. In exceptional cases, funding can be extended for up to an additional six months.
Number of Scholarships: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin awards up to 20 Humboldt Post-Doc Scholarships each year. Half of these shall be awarded to women.
The application process for Humboldt Post-Doc Scholarships takes place via an online application portal. Applications will only be accepted via this portal, and the portal is only accessible during the application periods.
Once you have submitted your application via the online application portal, you will receive an automatic confirmation e-mail. Only complete applications can be considered.
The entire online application process can be completed in German or English.
Applications must be submitted through our online application portal and include the following documents:
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