Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship
Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship supports researchers from Germany in all disciplines to pursue independently developed research abroad, advancing their fields and supporting future collaborations.
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Funder: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications) | February, June and October (selection meetings annually)
Funding Amounts: Country- and family-dependent monthly fellowship plus allowances; 6–24 months for postdocs, 6–18 months for experienced researchers
Summary: Supports highly qualified researchers from Germany in all disciplines to conduct independently developed research abroad with eligible academic hosts.
Key Information: Hosts must belong to the Humboldt Network abroad or hold a specified international academic award.
Description
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation administers this fellowship with funding from the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology and Space. It enables researchers from Germany with above-average qualifications to undertake extended research abroad across all disciplines. Applicants choose their research topic and eligible host, develop their proposal independently, and agree its details with the host before applying. Short visits for study, training or conferences are not eligible.
Selection emphasizes academic qualifications, the originality and innovative potential of the proposed research, its contribution to the discipline, and feasibility at the host institution. The Foundation considers individual educational backgrounds and life journeys, with equal opportunities and diversity central to its approach. Fellows receive individual support, assistance with reintegration into Germany, and access to alumni measures supporting future careers and collaborations.
