Water management, bioenergy, artificial intelligence: a sustainable society can be reached in many ways. For the past 10 years, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) has been giving awards to young international researchers during the competition. DLR Project Management Agency (DLR-PT) will organize a special networking conference on behalf of BMBF.
“Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development.” This year’s anniversary will be held under the banner “Smart Green Planet – Solutions for a Sustainable Future.” It targets all outstanding researchers working in fields related to sustainability.
REQUIREMENTS
- Enrolment in a master’s or Ph.D. programme or a degree (master’s/Ph.D.) completed no more than three years before the end of the application process
- No more than three years of professional work experience (this excludes professional work experiences gained within the scope of an academic degree)
- Strong focus on sustainable development and an interdisciplinary approach
- Proven excellent command of English
- Significantly above-average grades
- Not a German citizen nor a resident of Germany
Benefits:
SCIENCE FORUM
Be invited to Germany for a two-week Science Forum in October 2019 and visit some of the hot spots of sustainability science. This offers you the unique opportunity to get exclusive access to the country’s research landscape. Thereby, you learn about ground-breaking projects on-site and possibilities for cooperation with German experts and facilities.
INDIVIDUAL APPOINTMENTS
As part of the Green Talents Science Forum, you will meet leading German experts of your choice in individual appointments. By visiting those experts in their respective facilities to discuss your research personally, you may lay the foundation for future collaborations.
RESEARCH STAY IN 2020
Take your research a step forward when you are invited to return in 2020 for a fully-funded research stay. Spend up to three months at a German facility of your own choice. Gain new experiences in an inspiring environment and advance your professional career while establishing long-lasting relationships
GREEN TALENTS NETWORK
Become part of the unique global Green Talents network of 232 outstanding young minds from 65 different countries. Its active alumni network covers the full spectrum of sustainability science and will help you to exchange your ideas with peers and find new project partners.
How To Apply For Green Talents 2019
Visit Green Talents webpage for further information
Application Deadline: May 22nd 2019
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