Deadline- 9 June 2013
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is now holding the 5th round of its prestigious “Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development”. The competition, under the patronage of Minister Professor Johanna Wanka, annually awards the 25 most outstanding minds worldwide. Hailing from various research disciplines, the winners are honoured for their original solutions for a more sustainable future.
Selected by a high-ranking jury of German experts, the “Green Talents” will be invited to a two-week science forum, touring Germany in the fall of 2013. This visit will not only grant them unique access to some of the country’s hot spots of sustainable development but also allows the participants to exchange ideas with peers and senior scientists. In addition, the awardees will have the chance to present themselves to experts of their choice and discuss their work with them
Documents Required-
- Forms with personal information and questions about applicant’s academic and professional career, including specifications about university degrees, research work, list of publications,etc. Applicants will not have to upload a CV.
- letter of recommendation
Eligibility & Criteria-
- working on innovative green solutions from an interdisciplinary point of view
- are currently enrolled in a Master/PhD programme or already hold a graduate degree (Master/PhD) with significantly above-average grades
- in excellent command of the English language
- up to 32 years old
- a non-German citizen and residence is outside of Germany
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