International Climate Protection Fellowship 2022, Germany

International Climate Protection Fellowship 2022, Germany is an initiative by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation for research applicants. The fellowship 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, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV). The selected fellows will receive variable awards.

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany is offering this fellowship.

To be eligible, an applicant must:

• Have a first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent), completed less than 12 years
• Have leadership skills in the area of climate protection
• Have extensive work experience (at least 48 months at the time of application) or a successfully completed doctorate in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation
• Be a future leader from a non-European transition or developing country
• Be active in any of the following areas: scientific, engineering-based, legal, economic, health-related or social aspects of climate change
• Have a very good knowledge of English and/or German
• Have scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals (for postdoctoral applicants)
• have initial experience in a leadership role and corresponding leadership skills
• have very good knowledge of English and/or German

• A monthly fellowship between EUR 2,170 to 2,670
• Individual mentoring during the stay in Germany
• Allowance for research costs 
• Language fellowship
• Lump-sum for travel expenses
• Europe allowance  
• Family allowances for visits by family members
• Allowances for single parents accompanied by children under the age of 18
• Extensive alumni funding

Follow the below steps to apply for the fellowship:

Step 1: Click on the "Apply Now" button and read all details carefully.
Step 2: Navigate to 'Apply Now' button to access the application form.
Step 3: Fill in the required details and upload the supporting documents.
Step 4: Submit the application.

• Academic transcripts
• Professional experience proof
• Scientific publications
• Research proposal
• Detailed statement
• English language proficiency certificate
• Two expert references

Selection will be based on academic and professional expertise, leadership skills, quality of research proposal and future potential.

Application deadline: 15th August 2022

• The amount of award includes a mobility lump sum and a contribution to health and liability insurance.
• 12–24-month project in Germany
• Non-European developing and transition countries