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International Climate Protection Fellowship (Internationales Klimaschutzstipendium)

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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation🇩🇪 GermanyDeadline: 10 February 2026, 00:00

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation's International Climate Protection Fellowship supports junior managers from practice and postdocs from non-European emerging and developing countries to carry out a research project in Germany (1 year, or 12–24 months for postdocs) on climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation. It provides a monthly stipend of €2,500–€3,000 plus benefits such as travel costs, full health insurance and a German course; hosts receive a monthly research cost allowance of €800 (natural/engineering sciences) or €500 (humanities/social sciences).

This scholarship is currently closed. Based on its annual cycle, applications are expected to reopen around Feb 2027 — the exact date is set when the provider publishes the next cycle. Check the provider website for the next cycle, or see similar open opportunities below.

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Scholarship Overview

ProviderAlexander von Humboldt Foundation
Host InstitutionAlexander von Humboldt Foundation
Host Country🇩🇪 Germany
Study LevelResearch, Postdoctoral
Field of StudyEnvironmental Science
Funding TypeFully Funded + Stipend
Value€2,500 / €2,800 / €3,000 per month for junior managers from practice (by training and career level), €3,000 per month for postdocs, plus additional allowances
Duration1 year (junior managers); 12–24 months (postdocs)
Application Deadline10 Feb 2026Reopens ~Feb 2027
Eligible NationalitiesAll nationalities
Application FeeFree
Last Updated3 November 2026
Official Websitewww.humboldt-foundation.de

What Does This Scholarship Cover?

Monthly Stipend
Health Insurance
Airfare

Who Can Apply?

Nationality

  • Open to all nationalities

Academic Requirements

  • Open to citizens of non-European emerging or developing countries (per the foundation's country list, PDF) whose work and life centre is in such a country. The fellowship supports a one-year research project in Germany for junior managers from practice, or a 12–24 month research project for postdocs, on combating climate change, adaptation strategies, preservation of ecosystems and biodiversity, or sustainable use of seas and oceans. Junior managers: first degree (Bachelor or equivalent) no more than 12 years old (as of the 10 February 2026 deadline) plus at least 24 months of relevant practical work experience in climate protection (or a Master's plus at least 12 months). Postdocs: completed doctorate with clear climate relevance, completed no more than 4 years before the deadline (or by 31 August of the selection year), plus publications in internationally refereed journals. Very good English and/or German language skills required. Up to 15 fellowships per year for junior managers and up to five for postdocs.

Language Requirements

  • Alternative English proof accepted

Age & Experience

  • Experience: Junior managers: at least 24 months of relevant practical experience in climate protection or climate-relevant resource conservation after the first degree (reduced to 12 months with a Master's).

How to Apply

  1. 1

    Check eligibility

  2. 2

    Prepare required documents

  3. 3

    Apply for admission if required

  4. 4

    Complete scholarship application

  5. 5

    Submit before deadline

  6. 6

    Wait for the result

Required Documents

  • Motivation letter
  • Research proposal
  • Recommendation letters
  • Other documents

Before You Apply

Always verify the scholarship information on the official provider website. Scholarship deadlines, requirements, funding details, and eligibility can change.

Last Verified: 31 October 2026Last Updated: 3 November 2026Source: Official ProviderVerification Status:
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