Skip to contentSkip to filters

We use cookies for analytics.

CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship — Call 27

Fellowship from CAPES and Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Apply by Monday, Nov 30

Closing time not stated; check the source.

Apply on funder site (opens in a new tab)

About

Supports independently designed research with a host in Germany in any discipline. Call 27 is open from 1 June to 30 November 2026, with applications due at 17:00 Brasília time. Selection results are expected by 25 May 2027; fellowships can begin between September 2027 and May 2028. Postdoctoral fellowships last six to 24 months; experienced-researcher awards last six to 18 months and can be split into up to three stays over three years.

Eligibility

Career stage: Postdoc · Early independent researcher · Mid-career researcher

Apply with a supervisor or host

Covers: €3,000 per month for postdocs or €3,600 for experienced researchers, plus programme benefits; research stays of 6–24 or 6–18 months respectively.

Host location: Germany

Applicants must reside in Brazil and have spent no more than 90 days in Germany during the preceding 18 months.

Nationality or residence: Brazilian nationality or permanent residence in Brazil; German nationals require at least five years living and working in Brazil on a permanent basis.

Eligibility source

Reviewed Oct 13, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

Postdoctoral applicants normally within four years of the doctorate; experienced researchers within twelve years, with an independent publication record and a leadership role. German host agreement, facilities confirmation and assessment required. Prior Humboldt sponsorship excludes this route. Apply under the joint CAPES-Humboldt procedure.

Related funding

Open funding in Mathematics

All funding

Open jobs in Mathematics

All jobs

Source: humboldt-foundation.de