Programme Description
If you are a prospective leader you will do a 1-year research-related project in Germany as part of your fellowship; if you are a postdoc, long-term academic research (12-24 months). It should focus on combating climate change, adaptation strategies, preserving ecosystems and biodiversity, or on the sustainable use of the seas and oceans. Sustainability topics relating to natural resources, resource-efficient consumption or urban development are also welcome.
The fellowship facilitates the mutual exchange of knowledge, methods and techniques with hosts in Germany; this also extends to questions of practical applicability in the countries of origin.
Target Group
Academic Requirements
- completed their first academic degree (Bachelor's or comparable degree) during the last 12 years (cut-off date: 1 February of year of application)
Postdoctoral researchers
- completed their first academic degree (Bachelor's or comparable degree) during the last 12 years (cut-off date: 1 February of year of application)
- completed their doctorate during the last 4 years or will complete their doctorate until 31 August of the respective selection year
Number of Scholarships
Duration
postdocs: 12-24 months
Scholarship Value
- a monthly fellowship of 2,170 EUR, 2,470 EUR or 2,670 EUR in the programme line for prospective leaders – depending on training and career level; a monthly fellowship of 2,670 EUR in the programme line for postdoctoral researchers
- Stipend includes a mobility lump sum and a contribution towards health and liability insurance.
- individual support during stay in Germany
- additional financial support for example for accompanying family members, for travel expenses, for full private health insurance or for a German language course
- a 3-week introductory event where fellows can connect with other climate protection fellows, visit businesses and research institutions, and attend cultural events in Germany
- extensive alumni sponsorship, in particular to support long-term connections with the cooperation partners in Germany over the duration of the entire professional career
Host institutes receive a monthly allowance for research costs of 800 EUR for projects in the natural and engineering sciences or 500 EUR for projects in the humanities and social sciences.