The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research has held the prestigious “Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development” since 2009. The award honours 25 young researchers every year. Thus, the Green Talents Competition successfully encourages the global exchange of innovative green ideas from various fields of research. Since its inception, the award has recognised 207 young researchers and scientists from 57 nations for their outstanding achievements and contributions to making their communities, countries and societies more sustainable. The award-winners are selected by a jury of renowned German experts and are granted unique access to Germany’s research elite.
The 2018 Green Talents Award includes: An invitation to the fully funded two-week Science Forum 2018, consisting of
- A visit to leading German sustainable facilities, institutions and companies with exclusive insights on their pioneering research and projects.
- Individual appointments with German experts of the winner’s choice to discuss possibilities for upcoming research and cooperation
- Networking opportunities at the award ceremony in Berlin with participating Green Talents alumni
- A fully funded research stay of up to three months at an institution of the award-winners choice in 2019
- Particular access to the exclusive Green Talents alumni network.
Eligibility
- Enrolment in a master’s or PhD programme or a degree (master’s/PhD) completed no more than three years before the end of the application process
- 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 (individuals therefore not eligible to apply: German passport holders as well as anyone living in Germany at the time of application even if the residence is temporary)
No exceptions to these requirements can be accepted. Ineligible applications will automatically be disqualified.