The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious ” Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development”
to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas. The
award, under the patronage of Minister Professor Johanna Wanka, honours
young researchers each year. The winners come from numerous countries
and scientific disciplines and are recognised for their outstanding
achievements in making our societies more sustainable. Selected by a
high-ranking jury of German experts the award-winners are granted unique
access to the country’s research elite.
Are you an up-and-coming scientist with innovative ideas and a strong
focus on sustainable development? Does your research have the potential
to change the world? We challenge you to convince our high-ranking
expert jury and become one of the 25 Green Talents
The award is open to all disciplines as long as it is related to sustainable development. the award has a focus on “Sustainable Production and Consumption”
and this year’s Science Forum, taking place in October, will integrate
sustainability hot spots in Germany related to this theme. Nevertheless,
we highly welcome applications from all (not connected) research areas.
Before you start please make sure, that you do not hold a German passport or live in Germany.
Applicants for the “Green Talents” competition must be enrolled in a Masters or a PhD programme in any field related to sustainable development or must have completed their degree with significantly above-average grades in a similar programme no more than three years before the end of the application process.
During the application process you will be asked to upload a current letter of recommendation or expert opinion focusing on your career as a scientist and activities to date (letter must be in English and should not be more than 6 months old). You will furthermore be requested to provide your latest academic qualification transcripts as well as proof of your English language skills.
Applicants for the “Green Talents” competition must be enrolled in a Masters or a PhD programme in any field related to sustainable development or must have completed their degree with significantly above-average grades in a similar programme no more than three years before the end of the application process.
During the application process you will be asked to upload a current letter of recommendation or expert opinion focusing on your career as a scientist and activities to date (letter must be in English and should not be more than 6 months old). You will furthermore be requested to provide your latest academic qualification transcripts as well as proof of your English language skills.
Moreinfo: www.greentalents.de
