Deadline Date: February 10, 2026
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is accepting applications for its International Climate Protection Fellowship Program to implement a research-based proposal in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation during a one-year stay in Germany.
The fellowship is run by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation in cooperation with several German partner institutions and is aimed at professionals working in climate protection or climate-related resource conservation who demonstrate leadership potential and relevant practical experience.
Candidates are required to design their own research-based project and implement it in Germany with the support of a host institution, including a mentoring agreement. The programme encourages interdisciplinary participation from all fields engaged with climate change issues.
Funding is provided in the form of a monthly fellowship of 2,500 EUR, 2,800 EUR or 3,000 EUR, depending on career stage, along with a mobility allowance and a subsidy towards the cost of medical and liability insurance.
A lump sum for travel expenses and an initial subsidy are also included. An intensive German language course lasting one or two months is offered before the start of the fellowship, including for accompanying partners.
The programme includes mandatory activities such as an introductory seminar, project implementation phase, study tour, and closing seminar, designed to support professional exchange, networking, and engagement with key stakeholders in Germany.
Additional financial support may be granted in the form of family allowances for accompanying partners and children under 18, subsidies for insurance costs, flat-rate allowances for single parents, and extensions for maternity periods or for fellows accompanied by children. Further support options are available for fellows with disabilities or chronic illnesses.
Applicants must meet defined academic, professional, and eligibility requirements, including leadership experience, relevant work experience, language proficiency, and restrictions on recent residence or funding outside programme countries. Applications must be submitted online through the German host institution by the specified deadline.
Selection is based on academic and professional achievements, leadership skills, the quality and relevance of the proposed project, and future potential in the field of climate protection or climate-related resource conservation, with consideration given to personal and educational background.
