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. The following is offered:
- a monthly fellowship of €2,170, €2,470 or €2,670 in the programme line for prospective leaders – depending on training and career level; a monthly fellowship of €2,670 in the programme line for postdoctoral researchers
- individual support during the stay in Germany
- additional financial support for example for accompanying family members, for travel expenses 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
Host institutes receive a monthly allowance for research costs of 800 euros for projects in the natural and engineering sciences or 500 euros for projects in the humanities and social sciences.