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Germany - Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Scholarships for Scholars from Countries with an Islamic Background

November 4th, 2006

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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: Additional scholarships for young humanities, social and law scholars from countries with an Islamic background

Programme Description
The additional scholarships from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for young humanities, social and law scholars from countries with an Islamic background provide an opportunity for highly qualified scholars that hold a doctorate and are under the age of 40 to carry out a research project of their choice in Germany. The scholarship holder undertakes the obligation to research for at least six to a maximum of twelve months in Germany. Furthermore, they must come from a law, humanities or social sciences field.
For the entire period of time, the scholarship holder will receive monthly support of between 2,100 and 3,000 EUR.

Target Group
Highly qualified up-and-coming scholars that hold a doctorate from countries with an Islamic background and who wish to carry out a research project of their choice in Germany.

Academic Requirements
The most important factors for the decision are previous (international) publications as well as the quality and feasibility of the research project.

Number of Scholarships
10

Duration
6 to 12 months; an extension of up to a maximum of 24 months is possible

Scholarship Value
A monthly research grant of 2,100 EUR to 3,000 EUR.

Further support:

• Language scholarships / German courses
• Travel cost grants
• Mobility grants
• Grant and financial aid for accompanying spouses and children

Application Requirements

• Doctorate or comparable academic degree (Ph.D., C.Sc. or equivalent); or several years of activity in research which can be convincingly substantiated through publications in (internationally) recognised academic journals; applications from academics that are about to complete their doctorate are possible upon presentation of the dissertation manuscript or publications that contain the results of the dissertation;
• Proof of independent research activity through academic publications in recognised journals (if possible international);
• Prior arrangement with an academic host in Germany that is prepared to supervise the research project and provide a workplace for carrying the research project;
• Age up to 40 years (Deadline: receipt of complete application before the applicant’s 40th birthday). A limited number of exceptions are possible in particularly well-founded cases (e.g. child-raising time) and if the age limit is only slightly exceeded;
• Language knowledge:
  Humanities scholars and social scientists must have a good command of German to the extent that this is necessary for carrying out the project (German language certificate required); otherwise a very good command of English is sufficient (proof required through language certificate).

Application Papers
Application documents can be downloaded here.

Application Deadline
any time

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Address:
Jean-Paul-Straße 12
53173 Bonn
Phone: 0228 / 833-0
Fax: 0228 / 833-199
Internet: www.humboldt-foundation.de
E-Mail: info@avh.de

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