Are you a prospective leader working academically or practically in climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation in your home country – a non-European developing or transition country (see list of countries, PDF)? Then we invite you to apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. To apply successfully, kindly read through this piece to learn the full details about this program- the eligibility criteria, requirements, application deadline, and more. The table below will give you an overview of what you should expect.
About Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Climate Protection Fellowship
If you are a prospective leader you will do a one-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. We award up to 15 International Climate Protection Fellowships to prospective leaders and up to five to postdoctoral researchers each year. The fellowships are funded through the International Climate Initiative of the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation, and Nuclear Safety (BMU).
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Climate Protection Fellowship- Requirements
As future decision-makers and multipliers, you aim to take on the global challenge of climate change through international, cross-border cooperation. The International Climate Protection Fellowship is designed for prospective leaders and postdoctoral researchers. We invite you to apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship if you
explore questions in the natural or engineering sciences or address legal, economic, health-related or societal aspects of climate changeare a citizen of a non-European developing or transition country (see list of countries, PDF) and have been predominantly living and working therehave initial experience in a leadership role and corresponding leadership skillshave very good knowledge of English and/or German
In addition, you meet the following criteria as a prospective leader or postdoctoral researcher:
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation Climate Protection Fellowship- Benefits
The fellowship facilitates the mutual exchange of knowledge, methods, and techniques with hosts in Germany; this also extends to questions of practical applicability in your country of origin.
a monthly fellowship of €2,170, €2,470 or €2,670 in the programme line for prospective leaders – depending on your training and career level; a monthly fellowship of €2,670 in the programme line for postdoctoral researchersindividual support during your stay in Germanyadditional financial support for example for accompanying family members, for travel expenses, for full private health insurance or for a German language coursea three-week introductory event where you can connect with other climate protection fellows, visit businesses and research institutions, and attend cultural events in Germanyextensive alumni sponsorship, in particular to support long-term connections with your cooperation partners in Germany over the duration of your entire professional career
Method of Application
Before applying, you should agree to the details of your independently developed research-based project with your chosen academic host. Please submit the necessary application documents to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation online only.
research-based project: Outline the project you have developed yourself and agreed with your intended host prior to applying. Bear in mind that the following criteria are important for selection: a convincing choice of methods; clear focus and feasibility; relevance to the fields of climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation; feasibility of conducting the project at the chosen host institution; practicability of the communication strategyextensive statement including confirmation of support from your host in Germanytwo letters of recommendation (not more than 12 months old) from individuals who can provide information on your professional, personal and/or academic background
The online application form contains links where the letters of recommendation and statements can be uploaded. Please forward these links to the relevant individuals as soon as possible. We will send you a confirmation e-mail as soon as we have received all the required documents. If you have any doubts or questions, please contact us by e-mail (info[at]avh.de) before submitting your application.
Application Deadline
The closing date for this award entry submission is 1 February 2022. For More Information: Visit the Official Webpage
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