Organization : Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Fellowship Name : International Climate Protection Fellowship 2019
Applicable For : Indian Students
Application Last Date : 01.03.2019
Website : https://www.humboldt-foundation.de/web/icf.html
Humboldt International Climate Protection Fellowship
Humboldt Foundation invites applications for International Climate Protection Fellowship for the year 2019.
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20 Fellowships are available for Indian Students for the International Climate Protection Fellowship for young climate experts from developing countries.
Eligibility
Submit an application, if you
** are a future leader from a non-European transition or developing country
** are active in any of the following areas scientific, engineering-based, legal, economic, health-related or social aspects of climate change
** are interested in spending a year working with a host of your choice in Germany on a research-based project you have developed yourself in the field of climate protection and climate-related resource conservation
How to Apply?
Just follow the below steps to apply for the International Climate Protection Fellowship 2019.
Steps :
Step 1 : Go to the official website of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation through the URL provided above.
Step 2 : Then read the instructions carefully and click on the “Register Now & Apply Online” link in the right side of the page.
Step 3 : You need a user account with the Humboldt Foundation in order to proceed. If you are a new user click on the “Create an account” link.
Step 4 : You already have a user account with the Humboldt Foundation click on the Login link and login with your User Name & Password.
Step 5 : Fill the required details and click on “Submit” button to complete the registration.
Step 6 : After successful registration you will get a user name & password.
Step 7 : Next login with your user name and fill the remaining details to complete the application.
Step 8 : Immediately after submitting the documents, the applicant will receive a confirmation. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all the necessary documents have been submitted.
Fellowship Timetable
The fellowship enables you to spend a year in Germany to implement a research-based proposal at a German host institution.
The following timetable is mandatory for all fellows
| January – February 2020 | Intensive German course in Germany (optional) |
| March 2020 | Introductory seminar |
| April 2020 – February 2021 | Work on individual proposals at a host institution in Germany |
| Juni 2020 | Annual Meeting of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, reception by the Federal President of Germany |
| Autumn 2020 | Two-week training course |
| January/February 2021 | Closing seminar in Berlin, reception at the German Federal Ministry for the Environment |
Fellowship Benefits
** a monthly fellowship of between €2,150 and €2,650, depending on your qualifications
** individual mentoring during your stay in Germany
** additional financial support for items such as family members accompanying you, travel expenses or a German language course
** a three-week introductory phase, during which you will have the opportunity to make contact with other climate protection fellows and visit companies, research institutions and cultural events in Germany
** extensive alumni sponsorship, particularly to help you sustain contact with collaborative partners in Germany during your entire professional career
Last Date
The closing date for applications is 1 March 2019.