Alexander von Humboldt Foundation 2024 International Climate Protection Fellowships

Published: 15 Aug 2023

Are you working academically or practically in climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation in your home country – a non-European developing or transition country? Then we invite you to apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.

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

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowships

Application Deadline	February 1, 2024
Funding Type	Partially Funded
Country to study	Germany
Type	Fellowship
Sponsor	Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Gender	Men and Women

Benefits of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowships

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. We offer you

• 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

Requirements for Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowships

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 change
• Are a citizen of a non-European developing or transition country (see list of countries, PDF) 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

In addition, you meet the following criteria as a prospective leader or postdoctoral researcher:

Prospective leaders

Did you complete your first academic degree (Bachelor or comparable degree) during the last 12 years (cut-off date is the appication deadline on 1 February)? Do you have extensive professional experience, at least 48 months at the application deadline? If so, apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship

Postdoctoral researchers

Did you complete your first academic degree (Bachelor or comparable degree) during the last 12 years (cut-off date is the application deadline on 1 February)? Additionally, did you complete your doctorate no more than four years ago by the application deadline (1 February) or will you complete it until 31 August of the respective selection year? Have you published in academic journals and publishing houses that are reviewed according to international standards? If so, apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship for postdoctoral researchers.

 

Application Deadline

February 1, 2024

How to Apply

Interested and qualified? Go to Alexander von Humboldt Foundation on service.humboldt-foundation.de to apply