International Climate Protection Fellowship
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation invites applications for the International Climate Protection Fellowships. The programme supports prospective leaders who are actively engaged in climate protection or climate-related resource conservation to implement a research-based project during a one-year stay in Germany.
Applicants will develop and carry out their own project in collaboration with a host institution in Germany, contributing practical solutions to global climate challenges.
Up to 15 International Climate Protection Fellowships are granted annually, funded under the International Climate Initiative (IKI). The fellowships target prospective leaders from non-European transition and developing countries, who possess extensive practical work experience.
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation runs the programme in liaison with the Centre for International Postgraduate Studies in Environmental Management (CIPSEM) at TU Dresden, the Deutsche Bundesstiftung Umwelt (DBU), the Renewables Academy AG (RENAC), the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) and the Federation of German Industry (BDI).
Fellowship details:
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Monthly fellowship allowance: €2,500, €2,800, or €3,000 for prospective leaders (depending on qualifications and career level) and €3,000 for postdoctoral fellows. All fellowships include ancillary benefits.
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Individual support throughout your stay in Germany
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Additional financial support, including allowances for accompanying partners and children, travel expenses, full private health insurance and German language courses
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Three-week introductory programme featuring networking with fellow climate protection fellows, visits to businesses and research institutions and cultural events across Germany
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Extensive alumni support to foster long-term professional collaboration with German partners throughout the career
Find out more at: International Climate Protection Fellowship – Alexander von Humboldt-Stiftung
Application details
Eligibility:
- Working practically or academically in climate protection or climate-related resource conservation.
- Citizen of a non-European developing or transition country and have been primarily living and working there.
- Have very good English and/or German language skills.
Application deadline: 10 February 2026