Humboldt Residency Programme 2027 Fully Funded Fellowship In Germany

November 9, 2026

Humboldt Residency Programme 2027 Fully Funded Fellowship in Germany

Brief Description

Applications are currently open for the Humboldt Residency Programme 2027, a prestigious fully funded residency in Germany hosted by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. This initiative centers on the annual thematic focus “Oceanic Horizons: The Future of our Blue Planet,” bringing together a transdisciplinary group of twelve international participants. Whether you are an academic, early career researcher, creative, or civil society actor passionate about ocean futures, this fully funded fellowship offers you an exceptional space to collaborate, build transdisciplinary bridges, and communicate tangible new impulses to a broad public. Throughout the six-week journey in Berlin and Brandenburg, you will dedicate extensive time to exploring synergies and developing innovative public communication formats that extend far beyond traditional academic boundaries.

Name of Host Institution

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Requirements/Eligibility Criteria

Humboldt Foundation Alumni: Must demonstrate relevant expertise on the annual theme, willingness to communicate beyond academia, hold an academic position, be based outside Germany, and have received past awards while not holding active funding from another foundation program in August 2027.
Early Career Researchers: Must have prior science communication experience, be currently pursuing a PhD or have completed it less than four years prior to August 2027, hold an academic position, and remain based outside Germany.
Civil Society Practitioners: Must demonstrate a clear thematic connection, act as potential multipliers for generated ideas, and fit profiles as creatives (journalists, authors, filmmakers, curators, artists, designers) or general practitioners.
Commitment to Outreach: All applicants must show readiness to collaboratively generate and implement innovative public communication formats such as media appearances, bar talks, workshops, or publications.

Residency Funding and Financial Support

Monthly allowance covering the entire six-week residency period in Berlin and Brandenburg.
Travel allowance for your round-trip journey to and from Germany.
Accommodation provided at Schloss Wiepersdorf for two weeks and an aparthotel in Berlin for four weeks.
Dedicated budget for organizing public event formats and end-of-year outputs.
Family accommodation and childcare support arranged for participants traveling with dependent family members.

Deadline

December 14, 2026

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The annual theme is "Oceanic Horizons: The Future of our Blue Planet," focusing on ocean-related research, communication, and transdisciplinary cooperation.

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Q: How long does the residency last and where does it take place?

The residency lasts for six weeks, taking place in Brandenburg and Berlin, specifically including two weeks at Schloss Wiepersdorf and four weeks at an aparthotel in Berlin, along with excursions to Northern Germany.

Q: Can participants bring their families to the residency?