International Climate Protection Fellowships for Developing and Non-European Countries
Study Subject: Climate Protection, Resource conservation
Scholarship Level: Postgraduate (fellowships, research)
Scholarship Provider: Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Scholarship Description
The International Climate Protection Fellowships enable prospective leaders to conduct a research-related project of their own choice during a one-year stay in Germany.
Submit an application if you are a prospective leader from a non-European threshold or developing country working in the field of climate protection and resource conservation in academia, business or administration in your country.
Eligibility
Requirements:
First academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent), completed less than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship (1 September 2013);
Extensive professional experience in a leadership role (at least 48 months at the time of application) in the field of climate protection and resource conservation or a further academic or professional qualification;
Initial practical experience (at least 12 months at the time of application) through involvement in projects related to climate protection and resource conservation (possibly already during studies);
Leadership potential demonstrated by initial experience in leadership positions and/or appropriate references (see no. 8);
A detailed statement by a host in Germany, including a confirmation of support; details of the proposed project must be discussed with the prospective host prior to application;
Citizenship of a non-European threshold or developing country (see 'list of countries' link below) which is also the fellow’s habitual abode and place of work;
Very good knowledge of English and/or German, documented by appropriate language certificates;
Two to three expert references by individuals qualified to comment on the candidate’s professional, personal and, if applicable, academic eligibility and his / her leadership potential.
In addition to 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.
Eligible Groups
Citizenship of a non-European threshold or developing country (see list of countries) which is also the fellow’s habitual abode and place of work
* The list of developing countries is based on the information of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC) of the OECD.
Field of Study
Climate protection and resource conservation in academia, business or administration
Number of awards
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is granting up to 15 International Climate Protection Fellowships to prospective leaders from the countries named. The call is subject to the approval of sufficient financial means to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.
Sponsorship duration
One year
Scholarship benefits
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.
The programme, which is being funded under the International Climate Initiative by the Federal Ministry for the Environment, Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, includes a preparatory intensive language course in Germany, a several-week introductory seminar, a several-day 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.
Method of Application
Applications must be completed online. The completed application form including all the additional documents required must be submitted online by the closing date (1 December 2012). Click on the tab "Application package" to find additional information on all the documentation required and be able to access the online application procedure. Confirmation that your documents have been received will be sent to you as soon as you have submitted them.
Online Application:
If you wish to submit an application you must register first. Your email address is also your user name. Applicants must choose a password on registration. After registering you will be sent an email with a link which will allow you to log-on and access the application form using your user name and password.
You can interrupt the application process at any time and save your data.
The application may only be submitted once.
Online application: Registration for an online application
Other important details: Programme information (PDF)
IMPORTANT:
Potential applicants who have spent more than six months in Germany or more than 12 months in a country that is not on the list of countries at the time of or shortly before application should contact the Humboldt Foundation (info@avh.de) before submitting an application as they may be ineligible on formal grounds.
Contact
Should you experience any problems with the online application please send an email to: info@avh.de
Scholarship Application Deadline: 1 December 2012 each year
Scholarship Open to International students: Yes (see 'list of countries' link above)
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