Medical sciences
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation provides various grants and scholarships to researchers for study in any field of science in German research institutions. One of the scholarship programmes is a Georg Forster grant, thanks to which foreign scientists have the opportunity to conduct research with German colleagues, gain new knowledge and share experiences.
Requirements for candidates:
- - appropriate academic degree;
- - publications in foreign specialized publications;
- - relevance of the project;
- - knowledge of German (in some cases English is enough);
- - consent of the host German institution / mentor to conduct the study;
- - recommendations.
The full list of requirements and required documents can be found on the website.
Speciality: all specialities, including Medical Sciences
Type: scholarship programme for research
Deadline: Applications are accepted on a permanent basis throughout the year
Grant: a scholarship of € 2,650 per month (for young researchers who obtained a Doctor of Sciences. 4 years ago and earlier) or € 3,150 per month (for experienced researchers who obtained a Doctor of Sciences 12 years ago and earlier), as well as additional financial support for family members.
Period: from 6 months to 2 years