Award amountInitial subsidy; up to €10 million; Mobility allowance; Lump sum for travel expenses; €3,000 per month for postdocs; 3,000 EUR per month for postdocs; Subsidy for medical and liability insurance; €3,600 per month for experienced researchers
Last checkedJun 24, 2026
Application
CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship
A research fellowship program for Brazilian postdoctoral and experienced researchers to conduct research in Germany in collaboration with a host institution.
17:00 Brasilia time on the last working day of May or November annually.
Award amount
€3,000 per month for postdoctoral researchers
Eligibility
Must be a researcher from Brazil; Postdoctoral researchers: Doctorate completed within the last 4 years; Experienced researchers: Doctorate completed within the last 12 years; Must have above-average academic qualifications; Must have a host at a German research institution
Requirements
Must abide by the Rules of Good Scientific Practice; Must not have previously received sponsorship from the Humboldt Foundation; Must meet specific residency and mobility rules regarding time spent in Germany prior to application; Language proficiency requirements vary by field (German or English)
Application materials
Curriculum vitae (max 2 pages); Research outline (max 5 pages); Complete list of publications; List of selected key publications; Key publications; Doctoral certificate
How to apply
Submit application documents online to both the Humboldt Foundation and CAPES; Host must upload required documents via a provided link after the applicant submits their application
Important dates
Deadlines are the last working day of May and November each year
Documents
CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship Programme information (PDF); Rules of Good Scientific Practice (PDF)
Contact
info@avh.de
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