International Climate Protection Fellowships - Humboldt foundation

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
(see list of countries) working in the field of climate protection and
resource conservation in academia, business or administration in your
country. Applicants must provide a clearly visible leadership potential
either by experience in a first leadership position or be able to
provide appropriate references. They must also have completed their
first university degree (Bachelor's or equivalent academic degree) less
than 12 years prior to the start of the fellowship (1 September 2012)
with outstanding results. They must also hold a further academic or
professional qualification (Master's, PhD, LL.M., MBA
etc.) or have extensive professional experience in a leadership role (at
least 48 months at the time of application). Furthermore, they are
expected to have gained initial practical experience through involvement
in projects related to climate protection and resource conservation. 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
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.

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. Every year, the Alexander von Humboldt
Foundation is granting up to 20 International Climate Protection
Fellowships to prospective leaders from the countries named. The
programme is currently scheduled to run until 2012.

Closing date (date of receipt at Humboldt Foundation): 15 December 2011