Call: International Climate Protection Fellowship | Deadline: 1 March 2021

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants up to 15 International Climate Protection Fellowships to prospective leaders and up to five to postdoctoral researchers from non-European transition or developing countries, who are active in any of the following areas: scientific, engineering-based, legal, economic, health-related or social aspects of climate change. The young climate experts will come to Germany for 12-24 months to work alongside a host of their own choosing on a research-related project.

Fellowship benefits

·         A monthly fellowship of between €2,170 and €2,670, depending on career stage

·         Individual mentoring during the stay in Germany

·         Additional financial support for items such as family allowances, travel expenses or a German language course

·         A three-week introductory phase, during which fellows will

have the opportunity to make contact with other climate protection fellows and visit companies, research institutions and cultural events in Germany

·         Extensive alumni sponsorship, especially support for networking with collaborative partners in Germany during the fellow’s entire professional career

Application requirements

·         Citizenship of a non-European transition or developing country which is also the applicant’s habitual residence and place of work

·         Bachelor’s or equivalent academic degree completed less than twelve years ago

·         Extensive professional experience or a successfully completed doctorate in climate protection or climate-related resource conservation

·         A mentoring agreement signed by a host in Germany

·         A proposal which candidates must draw up on their own and coordinate with their host.

·         Clearly visible leadership potential

Further information, a list of all application requirements and a link to the online application form are available at http://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/international-climate-protection-fellowship.

Advice and contact

If you have any questions regarding the International Climate Protection Fellowship Programme or would like individual guidance, please contact us at info@avh.de.