Overview
Call 27 of the CAPES-Humboldt Research Fellowship supports qualified Brazil-based postdoctoral and experienced researchers for research stays with a host institution in Germany.
Complete fellowship details
Call 27 accepts applications from 1 June through 30 November 2026 for fellowships expected to start from September 2027 to May 2028. Postdoctoral fellowships last 6–24 months; experienced-researcher fellowships last 6–18 months. Applicants submit matching application materials to both the Humboldt Foundation and CAPES, while the German host provides the required host statement and facilities confirmation.
Eligibility requirements
Applicants must be Brazilian nationals or permanent residents in Brazil and resident in Brazil at application. Postdoctoral applicants normally completed the doctorate within the previous four years; experienced researchers within the previous twelve years and must show an established research profile. Applicants must satisfy the programme's Germany-residency restriction and secure a research host at a German institution. Appropriate English or German proficiency is required depending on field and project.
Tips for this fellowship
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- Check eligibility, funding coverage, study/project level and every required document before investing time in the application.
- Prepare transcripts, references, language tests, proposal/motivation statement and proof documents early.
- Separate the scholarship deadline from any university/program admission deadline; they may be different.
- Treat “fully funded” as a source fact only when the official provider explicitly confirms the covered costs.
Verification notes
Verified on the current CAPES-Humboldt programme page. Call 27 runs 1 June-30 November 2026; the page states the closing time is 17:00 Brasília time on the final working day, equivalent to 20:00Z on 30 November 2026. The application requires online submission to both Humboldt and CAPES.
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