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. The Initiative (IKI) became the responsibility of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) in 2022. The IKI programme cooperates with its founding ministry, the Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety, and Consumer Protection (BMUV), as well as the Federal Foreign Office.
WORTH
- 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 researchers
- Individual support during your 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 three-week introductory event where you 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 your cooperation partners in Germany over the duration of your entire professional career.
ELIGIBILITY
- Explore questions in the natural or engineering sciences or address legal, economic, health-related, or societal aspects of climate change
- Are a citizen of a non-European developing or transition country and have been predominantly living and working there
- Have initial experience in a leadership role and corresponding leadership skills
- Have very good knowledge of English and/or German.
DEADLINE: October 15, 2023
To apply and for more information, apply here.
