These conditions must be fulfilled

If you are working on a project related to at least one of the following SDGs, you can apply for the next cohort.

SDG 1: No poverty

SDG 3: Health and well-being

SDG 4: Quality education

SDG 6: Clean water and sanitation

SDG 8: Decent work and economic growth

SDG 11: Sustainable cities and communities

SDG 12: Sustainable consumption and production

SDG 16: Peace justice and strong institutions

Please note that SDG 5 (Gender Equality) and SDG 13 (Climate action) must also be considered. SDG 17 (Partnerships for the goals) should be presented as well.

• Applicants must come from countries or regions on the DAC list
• Evidence of English skills of at least B1 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, which they can further consolidate in Germany. It is important that the benefits to the home country can be seen
• You must apply for a visa at the Germany Embassy in your home country
• Proven experience with at least one of the SDGs mentioned in the call in a professional, scientific, social or political context
• Be at least 18 years old.
• There is no age limit for the application.

•  CV, 3-4 pages in tabular form
• English test result (TOEFL, IELTS or Cambridge certification from A1-C2).
• Relevant title certificates and one other reference from an official body.
• Project description (template will be uploaded on our website)
• Passport copy
• Checklist to tick off (template will be uploaded on our website)

• Applications are to be made using the form on this website that will be released about 8 months before the beginning of each round. Documents required for the application can be uploaded directly on our application portal.
• Please note that only complete application documentation can be taken into account
• During the applications phase, the project team is available for your questions per e-mail, phone or video conference. The closing date for applications as a rule is 6 months beforehand.
• A video interview will be conducted with interesting candidates. In the selection process, not only Project Leader and Educational Specialist take part but also two independent representatives, for example, from a company or an educational establishment.
• Selection is based on the following requirements:
  • INTELLECTUAL ABILITIES – Professional qualification –, open-mindedness and interest;
  • VALUE ORIENTATION / RESPONSIBILITY – standpoint and tolerance – independent thinking
  • PERSONALITY – motivation – potential – personal presentation – social competence.

• Costs of the stay will be paid
  • monthly stipend to cover your expenses (includes own research and as applicable, excursions and internships)
  • foreign health insurance
  • accommodation (private, furnished flat-share room (ca. 12m²) with shared bathroom and kitchen)
  • the return flight (Economy Class (max. three stopovers, flight from the home country airport) (airport transfer in the 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
  • additional budget for personal development