The Feodor Lynen Return Fellowship funds international research projects affiliated with German universities or research institutes. It supports Feodor Lynen Research Fellows returning to Germany to maintain cooperation with former hosts abroad, host foreign guest researchers, and act as campus advisors. The fellowship lasts up to twelve months and ends upon securing alternative funding or a position in Germany.
Eligible applicants are Feodor Lynen Research Fellows who have completed their initial Humboldt stay abroad. Applications can be made up to nine months before or six months after completing the initial stay abroad.