Green Talents Competition 2019.

Enclosed you may find the information about the competition of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research “Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development”.

The motto of the 2019 competition is “Smart Green Planet – Solutions for a Sustainable Future”.

However, applications from all disciplines are highly welcome and the research does not need to have a direct link to digitalization.

As a successful Green Talent 2019, participants shall receive:

- an invitation to the fully funded two-week Green Talents Science Forum 2019, consisting of − visits to leading German sustainability facilities, institutions and companies with exclusive insights into their pioneering research and projects,

− individual appointments with German experts of your choosing to discuss possibilities for upcoming joint research and cooperation efforts,

− networking opportunities at the 10-year-anniversary Green Talents alumni conference in Berlin with key representatives of the German sustainability landscape,

-        a fully funded research stay of up to three months at an institution of your own choice in Germany in 2020,

-        exclusive access for you to the prestigious Green Talents alumni network.

Eligible to apply are master students, PhD students, postdocs, as well as young professionals, with no more than three years of professional work experience (excluding professional work experiences gained within the scope of an educational degree) and a strong focus on sustainable development. Applicants must prove excellent command of English and above-average grade. Further, only applications from non-German citizens or residents can be considered.

The competition addresses the jung scientist in the field of research for sustainable development.

Enclosed you may find the flyer and announcement.

Deadline for application is 22 May 2019.