Are you working academically or practically in climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation in your country of origin β a non-European developing or transition country see list of countries , PDF? The Humboldt Foundation aims to achieve a good balance between genders and a high level of diversity among its fellows in all areas.
We therefore expressly invite female prospective leaders and members of underrepresented groups to apply. We welcome all applications, regardless of ethnic, cultural or social background, gender identity, age, religion, worldview, disability or sexual orientation.
If you are a prospective leader you will do a one-year research project in Germany as part of your fellowship; if you are a postdoc, long-term academic research 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 working practically and up to five to postdocs each year. The fellowships are funded through the International Climate Initiative.
The video is being loaded by an external provider. By clicking on "OK" you agree that data may be transmitted to the provider. Postdocs from developing and emerging countries whose research work is NOT RELATED to climate protection or climate-related resource conservation may apply for a Georg Forster Research Fellowship , if their research has relevance for the future development of their region of origin. Otherwise there is the possibility for applying for a Humboldt Research Fellowship.
