Funded by
Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)
In brief
The winners of this competition are invited to a Science Forum that takes them on a journey to leading German institutions of environmental and sustainability research. Furthermore, Green Talents awardees receive the unique opportunity to complete a BMBF-funded research stay at an institution of their choice during the year following the Science Forum.
Who can apply?
Non-German citizens or anyone not residing in Germany who
- is currently enrolled in a Master’s or PhD programme or must have completed their degree (Master’s/PhD) with significantly above-average grades no more than 3 years before the end of the application period
- has a strong focus on and an interdisciplinary approach to sustainable development
- has an excellent command of the English language
- has no more than three years of professional work experience
Type and extent of funding
Grant for a research journey and a research stay.
Duration
Two-week Science Forum; research stay of up to 3 months.
Application
Detailed information about the programme, including links for a competition alert and the online application tool, are available on the Green Talents website (see link below).
Green Talents
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious "Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development" to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas.
www.greentalents.de