Alexander von Humboldt Foundation International Climate Protection Fellowship 2025

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 (12-24 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.

The fellowships are funded through the International Climate Initiative. The Initiative (IKI) became the responsibility of the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Action (BMWK) in 2022. The IKI programme cooperates with its founding ministry, the Federal Ministry for Environment, Nature Conservation, Nuclear Safety and Consumer Protection (BMUV), as well as the Federal Foreign Office.

• Table of Content
• About Alexander von Humboldt
• Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship Program
• Aim and Benefits of Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship Program
• Requirements for Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship Program Qualification
• Documents Required for Application
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Alexander von Humboldt

We sponsor scientists and scholars, irrespective of academic discipline and nationality. We strengthen Germany as a research location through international research exchanges. We support our sponsorship recipients during their entire lifetimes and actively promote international understanding, scientific progress and development.

Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship Program

Aim and Benefits of Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship Program

The fellowship facilitates the mutual exchange of knowledge, methods and techniques with hosts in Germany; this also extends to questions of practical applicability in your country of origin. We offer you

• As a prospective leader working practically a monthly fellowship amount of 2,200€, 2,500€ or 2,700€ plus ancillary benefits – depending on your training and career level; as a postdoc, a monthly fellowship amount of 2,700€ plus ancillary benefits
• Individual support during your stay in Germany
• Additional financial support for example for accompanying partners and children, for travel expenses, for full private health insurance or for a German language course
• A three-week introductory event where you can connect with other climate protection fellows, visit businesses and research institutions, and attend cultural events in Germany
• Extensive alumni sponsorship, in particular to support long-term connections with your cooperation partners in Germany over the duration of your entire professional career

Requirements for Alexander von Humboldt Fellowship Program Qualification

Apply for an International Climate Protection Fellowship if you

• Engage with climate change issues
• Are a citizen of a non-European developing or transition country (see list of countries, PDF) and have been predominantly living and working there
• Have initial experience in a leadership role and corresponding leadership skills
• Have very good knowledge of English and/or German

Documents Required for Application

The following application documents are to be included:

• Application form with personal information, letter of motivation and research project including communication strategy
• Extensive statement including mentoring agreement from your host in Germany
• Two letters of recommendation (not more than twelve months old) from individuals who can provide information on your professional, personal and/or academic background

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Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details,visit Alexander von Humboldt Foundation webpage