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. Fellows are free to choose their own collaborative
partners. Submit an application if you come from a non-European transition or
developing country and are involved with issues relating to the scientific,
engineering, legal, economic 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.
Subject to final agreement to provide funding, 20
fellowships can be granted.
Application requirements
- University
degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent) completed with outstanding results less
than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship
- 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
- Initial
practical experience gained in the context of climate protection projects
- A
detailed statement by a host in Germany, including a mentoring agreement
- Citizenship
of a non-European transition or developing country 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 EUR and 2,750 EUR 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 EUR per month for the host in Germany for projects in the natural
and engineering sciences, and 500 EUR 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
