International Climate Protection Fellowships

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.
20 fellowships can be granted annually.

Eligibility

Candidates must have:

• University degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent)
• Clearly visible leadership potential demonstrated by experience in a leadership position, or appropriate references;
• Professional experience in a leadership role in the field of climate protection (at least 48 months at the time of application), or a further academic or professional qualification;
• Very good knowledge of English and/or German
• Citizens of a non-European transition or developing country which is also the fellow’s habitual abode and place of work.

Fellowship

The fellowship provides:

• Fellowship amount according to qualifications between EUR 2,150 and EUR 2,750 per month;
• Allowance of 800 EUR per month for the host in Germany for projects in the natural and engineering sciences, and EUR 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;
• Two-month intensive language course in Germany;
• Lump sum for travel expenses;
• Extensive alumni sponsorship.

Application

If you want to apply for the fellowship position first you need to register and create an account
here.

Application Deadline: 15th March 2015