EligibilityDeadline Date: Closed
- The applicant must be enrolled in a postgraduate or a PhD program or have completed a degree (PhD/master's) three years before the end of the application.
- The applicant must have excellent command in the English language.
- The applicant must have a strong focus on sustainable development and an interdisciplinary approach.
- The applicant must have scored above-average grades.
Benefits
Candidates shortlisted for this award will receive the following benefits:
- The applicant will be invited to Germany for a two week Science Forum to be held in October 2018. The applicants will be exposed to some of the most crucial areas of sustainability science.
- The applicants will get an opportunity to meet some of the leading German experts in individual appointments.
- The applicant will be re-invited in 2019 for a fully funded research stay of three months where he/she will experience the new and exciting environment with world-class professionals.
- The applicant will get an opportunity to be included in unique global Green Talents network of more than 200 young and outstanding minds from 57 different countries.
Documents
The applicants will have to provide with the following documents:
- A personal information form with complete academic and professional career details along with an updated CV.
- Applicant's answer to questions regarding his/her motivation behind his/her participation in the contest. The applicant is required to write the answers in advance and then copy-paste them into the text fields.
- List of patents and publications (if any).
- Academic transcripts of latest scientific qualification
- A letter of recommendation describing the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended.
- A valid English language certificate (like TOEFL, IELTS) would be required by the candidate to indicate the level of proficiency in the English Language.
How can you apply?
Step 1: To register, click here.
Step 2: Enter a valid e-mail id and a confirmation mail will be sent.
Step 3: Open the link sent in the mail.
Step 4: Now fill in all the details carefully in every section.
Step 5: Submit the form
Selection Criteria
- A Jury of German experts will review the applications and documents sent by the candidates and the final decision will be taken on the basis of academic record and research work in the desired field.
- A total of 25 applicants will be selected after the stringent selection process.
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