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 (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.
Further information, a list of all application requirements and a link to the online application form are available at: https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/en/apply/sponsorship-programmes/international-climate-protection-fellowship
Advice and contact:
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Application deadline: 1 February 2022.