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

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. The fellowship amounts to 1,250 EUR per month plus a monthly allowance of 100 EUR for material and travel expenses. Each fellow is also covered by health, accident, and liability insurance. An intensive German language course of several weeks in Osnabrück before commencement of the fellowship is also supported and if necessary, assistance is provided in finding a suitable host institution.