Green Talents

Funded by

Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF)

In brief

The winners of this competition are invited to a Science Forum with leading German institutions in environmental and sustainability research. In addition, Green Talents awardees will have the unique opportunity to complete a BMBF-funded research stay of up to 3 months at an institution of their choice in 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

Invitation to a multi-day Science Forum and grant for a research stay.

Duration

Multi-day Science Forum; research stay of up to 3 months.

Application

Detailed information about the programme can be found 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