Grant opportunity
Humboldt Research Fellowship July 2026 Call
The Humboldt Research Fellowship supports postdoctoral and experienced researchers from around the world to carry out a research stay in Germany with individual support from the Humboldt Foundation.
- Funder
- Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
- Call opens 15 July 2026 and may close once the application cap is reached; next scheduled call opens 15 November 2026
- Call opens 15 July 2026 and may close once the application cap is reached; next scheduled call opens 15 November 2026: Nov 15, 2026
- Award
- Monthly fellowship support for 6 to 24 months in Germany; exact rate depends on fellowship category
- Applicant
- Postdoctoral and experienced researchers of all nationalities and research areas, excluding Germany, seeking a 6- to 24-month research stay in Germany.
- Discipline
- General / Multidisciplinary
- Region
- Germany / Global
- Posted
- Jul 15, 2026
Call summary
Overview
The July 2026 call is one of three scheduled 2026 Humboldt Research Fellowship application windows, linked to the March 2027 selection meeting and earliest May 2027 fellowship start.
Who can apply
The fellowship is for postdoctoral and experienced researchers from all countries and research areas, excluding Germany, who wish to conduct a research stay in Germany.
What it supports
- Research stay in Germany of 6 to 24 months.
- Open to all disciplines.
- Individual support and access to the Humboldt Foundation sponsorship portfolio.
Funding and duration
- The fellowship provides monthly support according to the applicant category and programme rules.
- Applicants should confirm current fellowship rates and additional allowances on the official Humboldt page.
Call opens 15 July 2026 and may close once the application cap is reached; next scheduled call opens 15 November 2026
Call opens 15 July 2026 and may close once the application cap is reached; next scheduled call opens 15 November 2026: Nov 15, 2026
How to apply
Start and submit an application through the Humboldt Foundation application system while the July 2026 call remains open.
Call details
Source-based overview
The Humboldt Foundation states that the next call opens on 15 July 2026 and is connected to the March 2027 selection meeting. Because application rounds may close after reaching the cap, applicants should prepare documents early and check the official page before starting.
Eligibility
The fellowship is for postdoctoral and experienced researchers from all countries and research areas, excluding Germany, who wish to conduct a research stay in Germany.
Funding and benefits
The fellowship provides monthly support according to the applicant category and programme rules.
Applicants should confirm current fellowship rates and additional allowances on the official Humboldt page.
Themes and supported activities
Research stay in Germany of 6 to 24 months.
Open to all disciplines.
Individual support and access to the Humboldt Foundation sponsorship portfolio.
Deadline and timeline
Call opens 15 July 2026 and may close once the application cap is reached; next scheduled call opens 15 November 2026: Call opens 15 July 2026 and may close once the application cap is reached; next scheduled call opens 15 November 2026: Nov 15, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Start and submit an application through the Humboldt Foundation application system while the July 2026 call remains open.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.