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Feodor Lynen Research Fellowship

Neuroscience, Chemistry and Machine Learning fellowship from Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

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Rolling fellowship supporting researchers from Germany in all disciplines at eligible Humboldt-network hosts abroad. Selection takes place in February, June and October; allow four to seven months for assessment.

Eligibility

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

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Covers: Postdocs: 6–24 months; experienced researchers: 6–18 months. Stipend varies by destination and family circumstances, with travel and applicable family support. A host contribution is normally expected, with exceptions.

Host location: Worldwide

Research abroad, outside Germany; Ukraine, Russia and Belarus stays are suspended. No more than six months in the intended host country during the preceding eighteen months. Additional conditions apply after extended residence abroad.

Nationality or residence: German citizens, or non-Germans academically integrated and currently working in Germany who intend to return. A doctorate-only stay in Germany does not establish integration.

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Reviewed Sep 29, 2026. Check the funder’s full conditions before applying.

Postdoc route: PhD within four years, or completion within six months. Experienced route: PhD within twelve years and an independent profile. Requires an eligible host and reviews. Previous Humboldt sponsorship excludes application; nationality, German-system integration and mobility conditions apply.

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Source: humboldt-foundation.de

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