International Climate Protection Fellowships
The International Climate Protection Fellowships enable prospective  leaders to conduct a research-related project of their own choice  during a one-year stay in Germany. Submit an application if you are a  prospective leader from a non-European threshold or developing country  working in the field of climate protection and resource conservation in  academia, business or administration in your country. Applicants must  provide a clearly visible leadership potential either by experience in  a first leadership position or be able to provide appropriate  references. They must also have completed their first university degree  (Bachelor's or equivalent academic degree)  less than 12 years prior to  the start of the fellowship (01 September 2011) with outstanding  results. They must also hold a further academic or professional  qualification (Master's, PhD, LL.M., MBA etc.) or have extensive  professional experience in a leadership role (at least 48 months at the  time of application). Furthermore, they are expected to have gained  initial practical experience through involvement in projects related to  climate protection and resource conservation. The fellowship will  enable the recipients to conduct a research-related project of their  own choice with hosts in Germany whom they are free to choose  themselves.
The programme, which is being funded under the International Climate  Protection Initiative by the Federal Ministry for the Environment,  Nature Conservation and Nuclear Safety, includes a preparatory  intensive language course in Germany, a several-week introductory  seminar, a two-week training course and a final meeting in Berlin.  These activities will enable you to gain additional insights into  academic, social, cultural, economic and political life in Germany.
In addition to applicants who have been trained in the natural and  engineering sciences, candidates who have been engaged in legal,  economic and societal issues relating to climate change are encouraged  to apply for this programme. Every year, the Alexander von Humboldt  Foundation is granting up to 20 International Climate Protection  Fellowships to prospective leaders from the countries named. The  programme is currently scheduled to run until 2012.
Closing date (date of receipt at Humboldt Foundation): 15  December 2010
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