The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is offering the International Climate Protection Fellowships to enable prospective leaders to conduct research-related project of their own choice during a one-year stay in Germany. The fellowship programme is funded by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety through its International Climate Protection Initiative. Individuals involved in working on societal issues relating to climate change are encouraged to apply.
Applicants should be prospective leaders from a non-European threshold or a developing country working in the field of climate protection and resource conservation in academia, business or administration in their countries. They must have completed their first university degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent academic degree) less than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship (1 September 2011) with outstanding results. they must also hold a further academic or professional qualification (Master’s, PhD, LL.M., MBA etc.) or have extensive professional experience in a leadership role (at least 48 months at the time of application). Furthermore, they are expected to have gained initial practical experience through involvement in projects related to climate protection and resource conservation. The fellowship will enable the recipients to conduct a research-related project of their own choice with hosts in Germany whom they are free to choose themselves.
Applicants who have been trained in the natural and engineering sciences, candidates who have been engaged in legal, economic and societal issues relating to climate change are encouraged to apply for this programme.
The programme includes a preparatory intensive language course in Germany, a several-week introductory seminar, a two-week training course and a final meeting in Berlin. These activities will enable you to gain additional insights into academic, social, cultural, economic and political life in Germany.
Applications should be submitted before the closing date: 15 December 2010. For more information, visit this link.
