German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU): Fellowship Programme with CEE Countries

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Programme Description The DBU awards up to 50 fellowships per year for advanced qualification in all fields of environmental protection and nature conservation. Highly qualified graduates of all disciplines from the countries of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) are welcome to apply. The DBU fellowships cover a 6–12 months stay at German host institutions: universities, research institutes, companies, environmental- and nature protection agencies and authorities, NGOs, associations, etc. During the fellowship practical solutions for current environmental issues are developed. After their stay in Germany the alumni are well qualified to tackle these issues in their home countries thus assuring efficient knowledge transfer. Target Group Graduates of any discipline from specific countries in Central and Eastern Europe who make a relevant contribution in the fields of environmental protection and nature conservation in their home countries or EU member states. The eligible countries and regions in Central and Eastern Europe are: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Croatia, Estonia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, North Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine. Academic Requirements • above-average university degree (Master or equivalent) obtained within the last 5 years • All disciplines are eligible. • Doctoral candidates can apply if the doctoral project is not completed until after the end of the fellowship. Number of Scholarships up to 50 fellowships per year Duration 6 to 12 months Scholarship Value The fellowship amounts to 1,350 EUR per month. In addition to the fellowship, a monthly allowance of 100 EUR is paid for material and travel expenses (expense allowance). Each fellow is also covered by a health-, accident- and liability insurance. An intensive German language course of several weeks in Osnabrück (Germany) before commencement of the fellowship is also supported and if necessary, assistance is provided in finding a suitable host institution. Application Papers All relevant application forms and information on the application procedure are available here . Application Deadline Applications due by 5 September and 5 March every year

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