International Climate Protection Fellowships For young climate experts from developing countries, Germany

For young climate experts from developing countries interested in conducting a project in Germany and developing long-term collaborations

The fellowship allows future leaders to spend a year in Germany working on a research-based project of their own choice in the field of climate protection and climate-related resource conservation.

Fellows are free to choose their own hosts. Submit an application if you come from a non-European transition or developing country (see list of countries) and are active in any of the following areas: scientific, engineering-based, legal, economic, health-related or social aspects of climate change.

During a three-week introductory phase, you will have the opportunity to make contact with other climate protection fellows and visit companies, research institutions and cultural events in Germany.

An intensive German-language course before you begin the fellowship will smooth your way into everyday life in Germany whilst a continuing education event lasting several days in the course of the fellowship will enable you to acquire not only practical knowledge of climate protection but also expertise in management.

The closing date for applications is 1 March 2016. Subject to final confirmation of funding, 20 fellowships can be granted.

Application requirements

• The first university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent) must have been obtained within the past 12 years, counting from the end of the application period
• Clearly visible leadership potential demonstrated by experience in a leadership position, or appropriate references
• Work experience (at least 48 months at the time of application) or a successfully completed doctorate in the field of climate protection
• A detailed statement by a host in Germany, including a mentoring agreement. You can find information on potential host institutions in Germany on the project data base of the German Federal Environmental Foundation, on the Research Explorer, on the Klimanavigator and in the link list provided by the Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research.

• Very good knowledge of English and/or German
• Citizenship of a non-European transition or developing country (see list of countries) which is also the fellow’s habitual abode and place of work
• Two expert references by individuals qualified to comment on the candidate’s professional, personal and, if applicable, academic eligibility and his / her leadership potential

Benefits
 

• Fellowship amount according to qualifications between €2,150 and €2,650 per month
• Two-month intensive language course in Germany
• Lump sum for travel expenses
• Allowances for visits by family members lasting at least three months
• Allowance of €800 per month for the host in Germany for projects in the natural and engineering sciences, and €500 per month for projects in the humanities and social sciences

• Allowance for a study or research visit to an institution in another European country lasting from one to two months
• Allowance for single parents accompanied by children
• Additional extension of the fellowship by up to three months if children under 12 also accompany the fellow to Germany
• Extensive alumni sponsorship

All you need for your application

• Programme details (PDF)
• Form for the proposed host and confirmation of support (DOC)
• Form for letters of recommendation (PDF)

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