BMBF Fully Funded Green Talents International Forum on Environmental Problems

Are you an up-and-coming scientist with inventive ideas and a strong focus on sustainable development? Does your research have the potential to change the world?  

The German Government recognizes global warming, energy shortages, resource scarcity, and massive environmental contamination as some of the biggest challenges that is facing our plant these days. When dealing with these issues, the Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) believes in cultural plurality to encourage the development of global solutions. This vision is reflected by the annual Green Talents Competition, focusing on young brilliant minds active in the field of environmental and sustainability research. Schemes like Green Talents help to promote creativity in young researchers, which further encourages the development of innovative solutions for a better future for mankind.

The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) invites young researchers from all over the world, to take part in the "Green Talents - International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development". The winners are awarded for their creative and brilliant solutions to the issues that are striking our precious plant. The BMBF seeks to increase the global exchange between young researchers in the field of environmental and sustainability research with this program, in order to apply these intelligent solutions to fix important issues we are facing.

The Competition focuses on outstanding young scientists who are active in the field of sustainable development. Applicants can come from any scientific field closely related to sustainability research. To be eligible you must meet the following requirements:

[1] Enrolment in a master’s or PhD program, completed no more than three years before the end of the application process

[2] Strong focus on sustainable development and an interdisciplinary approach

[3] Proven excellent command of English

[4] Have significantly above average grades

[5] Not a German citizen nor a resident of Germany

Successful applicants will be invited to a two-week Science Forum in Germany, which takes place in October. The BMBF will cover your travel expenses, as well as your meals and accommodation during the Science Forum. BMBF will also provide a monthly allowance when participants return in 2019 for their research stay. This allowance will be sufficient for accommodation, insurance, food and your daily needs. However, it is not intended to support their research.

Please note: Costs for health insurance and visa fees cannot be covered and must be paid by the participant