International Climate Protection Fellowship

Call: International Climate Protection Fellowship
Application deadline: 1 February 2025
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The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants up to 15 International Climate Protection Fellowships to prospective leaders and up to five fellowships to postdoctoral researchers from non-European transition or developing countries.

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 or long-term academic research. The project 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.
Online Info Event
Join our information event on Tuesday 19 November 2024 (1-2 pm CET). You can join via the Zoom link provided here.
Fellowship benefits
A monthly fellowship of between €2,200 and €2,700, 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 (less than four years ago) 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