CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship 2027 in Germany

Attention, researchers from Brazil! The CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship supports you – postdoctoral researchers and experienced researchers – with your research in Germany.

In 2013, the Brazilian research funding organisation CAPES and the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation launched the CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship Programme. As a fellow, you will benefit from individual support from the Humboldt Foundation and the diverse sponsorship portfolio.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Interview Process
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 30, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorAlexander von Humboldt Foundation
• Eligible CountryBrazil , Germany

Benefits

For postdoctoral researchers, the fellowship provides:

• €3,000 per month
• Additional benefits and allowances
• Research stay in Germany for 6 to 24 months
• Possibility of dividing the fellowship into up to three stays within three years
• Support for travel expenses
• Language-course support
• Personal support from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
• Access to the Humboldt Foundation's alumni network and additional sponsorship opportunities

For experienced researchers, the fellowship provides:

• €3,600 per month
• Additional benefits and allowances
• Research stay in Germany for 6 to 18 months
• Possibility of dividing the fellowship into up to three stays within three years
• Travel-related support
• Language-course opportunities
• Family allowances where applicable
• Personal support from the Humboldt Foundation

Requirements

The CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship addresses postdoctoral researchers from Brazil with above-average qualifications, regardless of their field.

• Postdocs

  • Did you complete your doctorate within the last four years? Have you been published in academic journals and by publishing houses that are reviewed according to international standards? If so, and if you also fulfil the criteria under the “What is required of you” section, apply for the CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers.

• Experienced researchers

  • Did you complete your doctorate within the last twelve years? Is your academic profile substantiated by an extensive list of publications including important papers in which you acted as thematic lead? And do you also hold a leadership role commensurate with your career level in a corresponding position (eg. assistant professor, lecturer, head of an independent research group or higher-level position)? If so, and if you fulfil the criteria under the “What is required of you” section, apply for the CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship for experienced researchers.

What is required of you

You must fulfil the following criteria to successfully apply for the CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship:

• Nationality
  • You must be a Brazilian national or have permanent resident status in Brazil. German nationals are eligible to apply provided that they have been living and working in Brazil for at least five years and on the assumption of permanence.
• Residency

  • You must be resident in Brazil and not have lived in Germany for more than 90 days within the last 18 months.
    Confirmation that research facilities are available/host’s statement
    A researcher from an academic institution of your choice in Germany will provide you with a mentoring agreement and written confirmation that research facilities are available as well as compiling a detailed review for you.

• Confirmation that research facilities are available/host’s statement

  • A researcher from an academic institution of your choice in Germany will provide you with a mentoring agreement and written confirmation that research facilities are available as well as compiling a detailed review for you.

• Language skills

  • Natural sciences and engineering: You must have a good knowledge of German or English. 
    Humanities, social sciences and medicine: You must have a good knowledge of German if this is necessary for successfully conducting your research. Otherwise, good knowledge of English will suffice.

Selection Process

• Your application will essentially be assessed on your individual academic qualifications. Fellows will be selected by a committee appointed by both CAPES and the Humboldt Foundation. The decision will be based on the documents you submit, the host’s statement and, usually, two independent peer reviews requested by CAPES and the Humboldt Foundation.

Application Documents

Please note that you may only submit your application once you have uploaded the following documents in the application form:

• curriculum vitae (two pages max)
• research outline (five pages max)
• complete list of your publications (cf. sample list of publications)
• list of selected key publications (cf. sample list of key publications)
• key publications
• doctoral certificate
• German language certificate, if required
• if required: publisher’s acceptance notifications and/or acknowledgement of receipt and summaries/translations of key publications that are not available in English
   
• In addition:
  a detailed statement of your host in Germany as well as a confirmation of research facilities. Once you have submitted your application, your host will receive a link allowing insight into your application documents as well as the upload of any relevant documents. Please note that your application will only be forwarded to the Humboldt Foundation once your host has uploaded all the necessary documents for your application. You can check the status of your application in the corresponding field in your application form.

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

November 30, 2026

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Alexander von Humboldt Foundation on www.humboldt-foundation.de to apply