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RIFS Fellowship 2027: Fully Funded International Sustainability Program in Germany
1. Program Overview
The RIFS Fellow Programme is an international initiative hosted by the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS), which is part of the prestigious GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, Germany.
The fellowship brings together approximately 20 global thinkers, researchers, and innovators each year to develop ideas and collaborate on projects aimed at global sustainability transformations.
i) Host Country: Germany
ii) Location: Potsdam (Berlin-Potsdam area)
iii) Duration: Typically 6 to 12 months (can be extended up to 24 months depending on funding)
iv) 2027 Core Theme: "Sustainability in Tough Times – How to Move Forwards in Times of Backlash?"
2. Comprehensive Financial Benefits
This is a fully funded opportunity designed to cover all substantial costs. Selected fellows receive:
(i) Monthly Stipend: A fixed monthly allowance to cover living expenses, varying by seniority and family circumstances.
(ii) Travel Expenses: Covered travel costs to and from Germany at the beginning and end of the fellowship.
(iii) Family Support: Additional financial and travel support if accompanied by family members.
(iv) Relocation Support: Direct assistance with visa procedures, residence permits, and navigating local school/childcare systems.
(v) Housing Assistance: RIFS provides a limited number of dedicated apartments in Potsdam for international fellows.
3. Eligibility Requirements
1. Academic Applicants: Must hold a Ph.D. or an equivalent degree (primarily aimed at postdoctoral-level researchers).
2. Non-Academic Professionals: Must have 3 to 5 years of professional work experience in relevant sectors.
3. Target Sectors: Public administration, private sector, civil society, media, and the arts.
4. Language Proficiency: The working language of the institute is English; applications must be submitted in English. No formal IELTS/TOEFL certificates are strictly mandated, but strong professional working proficiency is required.
4. Main Research & Project Themes
Your proposed project must align with the core research groups at RIFS, which generally focus on:
1. Sustainability Transformations and Society: How to create sustainable changes within local communities, institutions, and cultures.
2. Transforming Human-Earth Interactions: Deepening our understanding of human impact on environmental systems.
3. Advancing Transdisciplinarity and Co-Creation: Merging different academic fields with non-academic knowledge to build real-world solutions.
5. Key Dates & Timeline
1. Application Deadline: June 21, 2026
2. Review & Interview Phase: Internal reviews and external jury evaluations will take place through Autumn 2026, with potential interviews wrapping up by November 2026.
3. Selection Decisions: Late November or early December 2026.
4. Fellowship Commences: Spring 2027 (with April 1, 2027 being the earliest start date).
5. Application Link : ( tinyurl.com/3kumwyjh )