Germany - Georg Forster Research Fellowships from Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) enables highly qualified researchers from developing countries (excluding Turkey, India and the PR of China; see list of eligible countries) to carry out academic projects of their own choice in Germany (age limit: 45 years). Applications may be submitted for long-term research stays of between 6 and 12 months; an extension of up to 24 months is possible.

Funding is not available for short-term study visits, participation in conferences, or training courses.

The research fellowships are announced internationally, on a competitive basis. Researchers from developing countries (see list of eligible countries) are eligible to apply. There are no quotas in respect of country or discipline. The subject of the research proposal must be of relevance to development policy and particularly suited to the transfer of knowledge and methods to developing countries. Approx. 60 research fellowships are available every year.

Decisions are based primarily on the quality and feasibility of academic projects proposed by candidates as well as the applicant’s academic record to date. Applicants choose their own research projects and their own German hosts. Details of the research project and the time-schedule must be agreed upon with the prospective host in advance.

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August 2nd, 2007

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

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

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