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International Climate Protection Fellowship (Internationales Klimaschutzstipendium)

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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation🪐 Multiple countriesDeadline: 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). Evidence-checked against the official page (fetched n/a; page text: data/source_direct/pages/n/a). Verify current details on the official website before applying.

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 Countries🇩🇪 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 Updated10 September 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
Check eligibility
2
Prepare required documents
3
Apply for admission if required
4
Complete scholarship application
5
Submit before deadline
6
Wait for the result

Required Documents

Motivation letter
Recommendation letters
Research proposal
Other documents

Before You Apply

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

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International Climate Protection Fellowship (Internationales Klimaschutzstipendium)

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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation🪐 Multiple countriesDeadline: 10 February 2026, 00:00

View Provider Website Admission Portal

Apply Safely: Applications are processed on the official provider website, not on Scholarships Atlas. Only apply through the official source linked above.

Scholarship Overview

ProviderAlexander von Humboldt Foundation

Host InstitutionAlexander von Humboldt Foundation

Host Countries🇩🇪 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 Updated10 September 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
Check eligibility
2
Prepare required documents
3
Apply for admission if required
4
Complete scholarship application
5
Submit before deadline
6
Wait for the result

Required Documents

Motivation letter
Recommendation letters
Research proposal
Other documents

Before You Apply

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

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International Climate Protection Fellowship (Internationales Klimaschutzstipendium)

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Who Can Apply?

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Language Requirements

Age & Experience

How to Apply

Required Documents

Before You Apply

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