Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships for postdoctoral and experienced researchers – Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

20 March 2025

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation offers Feodor Lynen Research Fellowships to highly-qualified postdocs and experienced researchers from Germany, enabling them to conduct research stays worldwide at institutions within the Humboldt Network.

Who can apply?

  • Postdocs: Applicants must have completed their doctorate no more than four years prior to application. Applicants are also eligible if they are about to complete their doctorate (but no later than six months prior to the submission deadline).
  • Experienced researchers: Applications are welcome from researchers who have been up to 12 years after completing their doctorate.

Duration of research stay:

  • Postdocs: 6 to 24 months
  • Experienced researchers: 6 to 18 months, which can be divided into up to three stays within 3 years

Application:

Applications can be submitted anytime via the online portal of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. It is recommended to submit applications 4 to 7 months before the desired selection date. The Selection Committee meets in February, June, and October each year.

Applicants must not have stayed in the selected host country for more than 6 months during the last 18 months.

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More information: Feodor Lynen Forschungsstipendium

Contact

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    Last Modified: 20.03.2025