CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship
The CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship enables Brazilian researchers to conduct independent research in Germany, promoting scientific collaboration and academic exchange across 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, family, insurance, language course, host research cost allowance
Summary: Supports Brazilian postdoctoral and experienced researchers to conduct independent research in Germany with extensive financial and professional support.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted to both CAPES and the Humboldt Foundation; incomplete or non-identical submissions will be rejected.
Description
The CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship is a prestigious program jointly offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (Germany) and CAPES (Brazil) to support highly qualified postdoctoral and experienced researchers from Brazil in conducting independent research at a German institution of their choice. The fellowship aims to foster scientific collaboration, promote internationalization, and support diversity and gender balance in academia. Fellows receive generous financial support, personalized assistance, access to professional development opportunities, and ongoing alumni engagement for future collaborations.
