Humboldt Foundation grants approximately 500 research fellowships annually. Fellowships are awarded for postdoctoral researchers who have completed their doctorate in the last four years to carry out a long-term research project (six-24 months) at a research institution in Germany. Scientists and scholars of all nationalities and disciplines may apply.
Eligibility: Doctorate or comparable academic degree, completed less than 12 years prior to the date of application. The candidate’s own research profile documented by a comprehensive list of academic publications reviewed according to international standards and printed in journals and/or by publishing houses. Confirmation that research facilities are available and mentoring agreement and a detailed expert’s statement by an academic host at a research institution in Germany. Three expert reviews from collaborative partners. Necessary language skills. Potential applicants who have been in Germany for more than six months at the time of application are not eligible to apply.
How to Apply: Applications should be submitted by post. The foundation will confirm receipt of the application by email.
Scholarship deadline: Applications may be sent at any time. Applications should be submitted at least four to seven months ahead of the prospective selection meeting.
The Faculty of Social Sciences at Charles University through the support of the Czech Ministry of Education, Youth and Sport offers seven development scholarships for developing countries.
Eligibility: Open to all students from developing countries and/or countries going through a process of political and economic transition, who are applying for study in one of bachelor’s studies or master’s studies programmes at Charles University Faculty of Social Sciences from academic year 2015/16.
How to apply: Should be submitted by post and should be: Completed application form, motivation essay of no more than 1,000 words, explaining why they need a scholarship, two letters of recommendation from teachers. Students may, as a temporary measure, submit fax copies. But originals must also be sent.
Scholarship deadline: Applications may be sent by April 30, 2015.