Call for Grant Applications – International Climate Protection Fellowship
Application Deadline:
1 February, 2025
About Organisation
The International Climate Protection Fellowship is offered by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, an esteemed German organization supporting academic exchanges. The fellowship aims to foster global climate protection efforts through research collaborations between international fellows and German hosts. The Foundation encourages diversity and gender balance among fellows, welcoming individuals from various cultural, social, and professional backgrounds. It provides a platform for exchange and learning, with an emphasis on sustainable solutions to global climate challenges.
About the Fellowship
The International Climate Protection Fellowship provides talented climate experts from non-European developing and transition countries the opportunity to conduct research in Germany. This fellowship is designed for prospective leaders working practically in climate protection and postdocs engaged in long-term academic research. Fellowships range from 12 to 24 months and focus on combating climate change, adaptation strategies, preserving ecosystems, and promoting sustainable use of natural resources. The fellowship is funded through the International Climate Initiative (IKI) under the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK). It provides extensive support, including financial allowances, research funding for hosts, and opportunities for networking and professional development.
Who can Apply?
Prospective leaders and postdocs from non-European developing or transition countries are eligible for the fellowship. Applicants should have relevant experience in climate protection or resource conservation. Prospective leaders must have completed their first degree within the last 12 years and have at least 24 months of professional experience, while postdocs should have completed their doctorate within the past four years. Fluency in English or German is required. The fellowship promotes diversity and invites applications from all backgrounds, with a focus on gender balance.
How to Apply?
Applicants must agree on a research project with their host in Germany, complete the online application, and submit required documents, including a research proposal and letters of recommendation.
Application Deadline
The deadline for applications is 1 February, 2025.
Last Date To Apply
For more information, please visit the grant website here.
