Apply Now for the RIFS Fellows Program 2026 in Germany!
Applications are now open for the RIFS Fellows Program 2026 in Germany. This is a fully funded international fellowship, meaning all your expenses will be covered. The fellowship lasts 6 to 12 months, and during this time, you’ll live in Potsdam, Germany, where you’ll work on research and come up with new ideas to help build a more sustainable future. Each year, about 20 people from around the world are selected. The program is open to people from all backgrounds, and the best part? You don’t need to pay any application fees or take the IELTS exam to apply. Keep reading for more details on the financial support, who can apply, and how to submit your application.
Details About RIFS Fellows Program
- Host Country: Germany
- Location: Potsdam
- Duration: 6 to 12 Months
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 9th June 2025
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Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Assistance with housing, Visas
- Travel Expenses to/from Germany
- Relocation Support
- Travel Expenses for Family
- Stipend for Living Expenses
- Health Insurance
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Research Area
RIFS welcomes applications from people all over the world and from many different fields, such as science, government, business, non-profit work, media, and the arts.
Focus Area
To address the multifaceted challenges of Sustainability. Applicants’ project must relate to one of three RIF’s research themes:
- Transforming Human-Earth Interactions
- Sustainability Transformations and Society
- Advancing Transdisciplinarity and Co-Creation
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Eligibility Criteria
- The Fellowship is open to all the Nationals. Candidates from around the world can apply.
- Scientists with a PhD or equivalent experience.
- Non-academic professionals with 3-5+ years of work experience.
- People from media, arts, public policy, private sector & civil society.
- Visionaries with a passion for sustainability transformation.
Required Documents
- Motivation letter
- Optional Annex
- CV
- Achievements
- Project Proposal
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How to Apply?
You can only apply for the RIFS Fellows Program through the official online application portal on the RIFS website. The earliest you can start the fellowship is April 1, 2026. The link to the official website is given below.
