Alexander von Humboldt Foundation: International Climate Protection Fellowship 2027

The International Climate Protection Fellowship supports prospective leaders working academically or practically in climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation in their home countries - a non-European developing or transition country.
If you are a prospective leader you will do a 1-year research-related project in Germany as part of your fellowship; if you are a postdoc, long-term academic research (12-24 months). It should focus on combating climate change, adaptation strategies, preserving ecosystems and biodiversity, or on the sustainable use of the seas and oceans. Sustainability topics relating to natural resources, resource-efficient consumption or urban development are also welcome.
The fellowship facilitates the mutual exchange of knowledge, methods and techniques with hosts in Germany; this also extends to questions of practical applicability in the countries of origin.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineFebruary 1, 2027
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorAlexander von Humboldt Foundation
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• a monthly fellowship of 2,200 EUR, 2,500 EUR or 2,700 EUR in the programme line for prospective leaders – depending on training and career level; a monthly fellowship of 2,700 EUR in the programme line for postdoctoral researchers
• individual support during stay in Germany
• additional financial support for example for accompanying family members, for travel expenses, for full private health insurance or for a German language course
• a 3-week introductory event where fellows 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 the cooperation partners in Germany over the duration of the entire professional career

Host institutes receive a monthly allowance for research costs of 800 EUR for projects in the natural and engineering sciences or 500 EUR for projects in the humanities and social sciences.

Requirements

• prospective leaders working academically or practically in climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation in their home countries - a non-European developing or transition country

Academic Requirements

Prospective leaders

• completed their first academic degree (Bachelor's or comparable degree) during the last 12 years (cut-off date: 1 February of year of application)

Postdoctoral researchers

• completed their first academic degree (Bachelor's or comparable degree) during the last 12 years (cut-off date: 1 February of year of application)
• completed their doctorate during the last 4 years or will complete their doctorate until 31 August of the respective selection year

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

February 1, 2027

How To Apply

Are you qualified and interested in this opportunity? Kindly go to Alexander von Humboldt Foundation on www2.daad.de to apply

For more information, kindly visit the DAAD webpage.