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Research Fellowship, Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation enables highly qualified, early-stage researchers from abroad, who hold doctorates, to carry out research projects of their own choice in Germany . Applications may be submitted for long-term research stays of at least 6 and at most 12 months; an extension of up to 24 months is possible. Researchers of all nationalities and disciplines may apply to the AvH directly at any time. There are no quotas for individual countries and disciplines. Funding is not available for short-term study visits, participation in conferences, or training courses. Research fellowships are offered world-wide on a competitive basis.

The most important criteria for selection are the applicant’s (international) publications to date and the quality and feasibility of the research proposal. 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. Applications to continue a research stay which has already begun may be considered in exceptional cases.
Qualifications: Applicants must have earned a doctoral degree with distinction, be less than 40 years of age, and have publications in prestigious journals. Detailed eligibilty available at: http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/programme/stip_aus/stp.htm

Deadline: January 4, 2008.