Deadline: March 15, 2021.

The International Sustainability Academy is a 9-month program for the support of committed people in their projects and research into the implementation of global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

ELIGIBILITY

• Applicants must come from countries or regions on the DAC list
• Evidence of English skills of at least B2 or better
• Evidence of university degree and/or relevant professional experience
• Applicants must already be working on a project or research in their home country, ideally on the theme of climate protection which they can further consolidate in Germany. It is important that the benefits to the home country can be seen
• The project must be attributable to one or more Sustainable Development Goals (SDG ́s)
• You must apply for a visa at the Germany Embassy in your home country
• There is no age limit for applicants.
• Selection is based on the following requirements and the dimensions deduced from them:
  • INTELLECTUAL ABILITIES – Specialist qualification – general education/ open-mindedness and interest/ creativity;
  • VALUE ORIENTATION / RESPONSIBILITY – standpoint and tolerance – independent thinking
  • GENERAL environment policy commitment – volunteer activities taking into account own artistic or scientific performance
  • PERSONALITY – motivation – potential – personal presentation – social competence

BENEFITS

• Costs of the stay will be paid
  • € 1,300 per month expenses (includes own research and as applicable, excursions and internships)
  • Health insurance
  • accommodation (private, furnished flat-share room (ca. 12m²) with shared bathroom and kitchen)
  • return flight (Economy Class (max. three stopovers, flight from home country airport) (airport transfer in home country may be granted under justified circumstances)
  • airport transfer in Hamburg with public transport
  • season ticket for the use of public transport in Hamburg
  • costs of group excursions
• BMZ sponsorship regulations apply

APPLICATION

• Evidence of educational qualifications, diploma, Bachelor degree or equivalent
• Letter of motivation, 1,000 characters
• A typed or word processed, formulated, 3–4 page curriculum vitae with date and signature (not tabular, written on one side only and not tacked together)
• Evidence of English skills (min. B1)
• Project description, 1,500 characters
• Eligibility for a stay abroad (matriculation, authorization from employer)

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