CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship
The CAPES-Humboldt Fellowship supports outstanding Brazilian researchers to conduct independent research in Germany, fostering international collaboration and career development across all disciplines.
Funder: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Due Dates: November 29, 2024 | May 30, 2025 | November 28, 2025 | May 29, 2026 | November 30, 2026
Funding Amounts: €3,000/month (postdocs, 6–24 months) | €3,600/month (experienced researchers, 6–18 months) | Additional benefits: travel, insurance, family, language courses.
Summary: Supports highly qualified Brazilian postdoctoral and experienced researchers to conduct independent research at a host institution in Germany.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted simultaneously to both CAPES and the Humboldt Foundation; incomplete or unilateral applications are rejected.
Description
This fellowship program, jointly administered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation and CAPES (Brazil), enables outstanding Brazilian postdoctoral and experienced researchers from all academic disciplines to conduct independent research at a host institution of their choice in Germany. The fellowship offers generous financial support, language training, family and mobility allowances, and a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. Fellows benefit from flexible start dates, ongoing alumni support, and the opportunity to divide their research stay into multiple visits. The program is highly competitive and aims to foster international collaboration and career development.
