Alexander von Humboldt Foundation flagship. 59 Nobel laureates in network.
6-24 months in Germany. €3,000/month for postdocs (PhD within 4 yrs), €3,600/month for experienced (PhD within 12 yrs). Family allowance, health insurance, 2-4 month German language course. Applications year-round.
PhD, strong publications, host at German institution
Yes. Nigerian citizens are eligible to apply for the Humboldt Research Fellowship (Germany). PhD, strong publications, host at German institution
The Humboldt Research Fellowship (Germany) provides: €3,000-3,600/month + family + travel. Full details are available on the official application page.
The current application window closes Rolling (year-round). Deadlines shift year to year, so confirm on the official site before submitting.
Applications are submitted through the official portal: https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/humboldt-research-fellowship. Nigerian applicants should prepare academic transcripts, a CV, references, and any language test results (IELTS or TOEFL for English-taught programmes) well ahead of the deadline.
This is a rolling deadline opportunity for Postdoc candidates. Strong academic records, clear research or career goals, and demonstrated leadership are typical of successful applicants from Nigeria.