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Contact
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Sponsorship and Network Department
Jean-Paul-Str. 12
53173 Bonn
Germany
Research fellows and the family members accompanying them must be covered by health insurance providing adequate coverage in Germany from the very first day and for the entire duration of their visit to Germany. There are two insurance options:
- Private (travel) health insurance covers the cost of medical treatment of acute illnesses not caused by pre-existing health conditions, as well as treatment in the event of an accident.
- Comprehensive private health insurance and statutory health insurance also cover the cost of check-ups and treatments for pre-existing health conditions.
Please enquire with your current health insurance provider as to whether they offer an appropriate international option or whether you can suspend your insurance during your stay abroad.
To avoid misunderstandings when communicating with insurance companies, please always clearly state that you are a fellow and not an employee.
We strongly urge you to research this topic well ahead of time, ascertain what level of insurance coverage you need and read the extensive information we provide in our Guidelines (A.2.5 und B.5).
You can find more details below regarding the scope of coverage and the possibility of applying to various insurance providers online:
Private travel health insurance
Private comprehensive health insurance and statutory health insurance
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Voluntary insurance under the statutory health insurance scheme for researchers from third countries without an employment contract (see information sheet)
Private comprehensive health insurance
Online application
If you are a Humboldtian and would like to submit an application, please log in first. You will be given access to an online form which has been partially filled in with your personal details. You can then complete and submit this form.
In your personal area "My Humboldt" you can access and continue processing saved online applications at any time.