Deadline: 15 December 2011
Open to: Leaders from non-European threshold countries (to see the list of this countries, see below)
Fellowship: extra benefits in addition to the monthly research fellowship: from invitations to events, via language courses to family allowances
Description
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is inviting applications for the third round of International Climate Protection Fellowships programme. Each year, the foundation awards up to 20 fellowships to individuals from developing or emerging countries working for climate protection and resource conservation issues. 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 (list of countries) working in the field of climate protection and resource conservation in academia, business or administration in your country.
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 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. One of Foundation’s hallmarks is the degree of support it seeks to provide for every single fellow. This is why it offers you extra benefits in addition to the monthly research fellowship: from invitations to events, via language courses to family allowances.
Eligibility
- First academic degree (Bachelor’s or equivalent), completed less than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship (1 September 2012);
- A further academic or professional qualification (Master’s, PhD, LL.M., MBA etc.) or 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;
- 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
- 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) 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.
- 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 before submitting an application as they may be ineligible on formal grounds.
How to apply
Applications must be completed online. The completed application form including all the additional documents required must be submitted online by the closing date (15 December 2011).
In order to apply for this fellowship, you first need to register yourself on the main website (to register, click here).
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.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that he or she has submitted all the necessary documents. Incomplete applications may be excluded from the selection procedure.
Your proposed host in Germany should send his/her confidential statement directly to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation by the closing date at the latest.
The applications will be reviewed and probably until Mid-March, an independent selection committee will select the candidates who will be invited to participate in a three-day selection meeting in Germany. This selection meeting is supposed to take place in the end of April, and applicants will then be given the opportunity to outline their project to the selection committee and the other applicants as well as to attend individual interviews held by the selection committee. At the end of the meeting the selection results will be announced.
In case of any further questions concerning the application form or application procedure, feel free to contact the Foundation via email to info@avh.de.
Contacts
Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Jean-Paul-Str. 12
53173 Bonn
GERMANY
Phone: (+49) 0228-833-0
Fax: (+49) 0228-833-199
Email: info@avh.de
To see full information kit, please click here.
