Applications are now open for the RIFS Fellows Program 2026 in Germany — a fully funded international fellowship hosted by the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) in Potsdam. This prestigious program welcomes researchers, practitioners, and changemakers from around the world to work on transformative sustainability solutions.
Whether you’re a scientist, policymaker, journalist, artist, or entrepreneur, if you’re passionate about advancing global sustainability, this is your chance to collaborate with an international community of experts in Germany for 6 to 12 months.
- No application fee
- No IELTS required
- Open to all nationalities
Fellowship Overview
- Host Country: Germany
- Location: Potsdam
- Duration: 6 to 12 months
- Start Date: As early as April 1, 2026
- Deadline to Apply: June 9, 2025
- Funding: Fully Funded
What the Fellowship Covers
- International travel expenses (including for family members)
- Monthly stipend for living costs
- Relocation assistance
- Health insurance
- Visa support
- Housing assistance
Focus Areas
Applicants are invited to propose innovative projects aligned with one or more of RIFS’s core themes:
- Sustainability Transformations and Society
- Advancing Transdisciplinarity and Co-Creation
- Transforming Human-Earth Interactions
Who Can Apply?
The RIFS Fellows Program encourages diversity and is open to individuals from all sectors and nationalities, including:
- Academics with a PhD or equivalent research experience
- Non-academic professionals with at least 3–5 years of relevant experience
- Civil society leaders, artists, journalists, policymakers, and private sector experts
- Visionaries committed to sustainable development and transformation
Required Application Documents
- Motivation Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- List of Achievements
- Project Proposal
- Optional Supporting Documents or Annex
How to Apply
All applications must be submitted online via the official RIFS application portal.
Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to live and work in Germany while contributing to sustainability innovation on a global scale.
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