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RIFS Fellow Programme 2027

  • Organization: Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) at GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences
  • Type: Fellowship
  • Location: Potsdam, Germany
  • Deadline: June 21, 2026
  • Funding: Partially Funded

A fellowship program for researchers from all sectors of society to pursue innovative ideas advancing sustainability transformations. Fellows work with RIFS research groups for 6-12 months (extendable to 24 months), receive a stipend, and join an international community focused on sustainability research. This year's theme is 'Sustainability in Tough Times – How to Move Forwards in Times of Backlash?' exploring political contestation, justice concerns, and new approaches to sustainability transitions. The institute provides housing support in Potsdam, networking opportunities, and organizational support for fellows' activities.

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RIFS Fellow Programme 2027

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Opportunity type
Fellowship
Funding
Partially Funded
Location
Global
Deadline
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About this opportunity

A fellowship program for researchers from all sectors of society to pursue innovative ideas advancing sustainability transformations. Fellows work with RIFS research groups for 6-12 months (extendable to 24 months), receive a stipend, and join an international community focused on sustainability research. This year's theme is 'Sustainability in Tough Times – How to Move Forwards in Times of Backlash?' exploring political contestation, justice concerns, and new approaches to sustainability transitions. The institute provides housing support in Potsdam, networking opportunities, and organizational support for fellows' activities.

Who can apply

  • Open to all parts of society, including science, public administration, private sector, civil society, media and the arts, from all parts of the world. Project proposal must be complementary to the Institute's work programme and at least two research groups. Must submit project proposal using official template, CV (max 3 pages), and optional annex. All documents must be in English. Must use online application portal only.
  • ['Graduate student'
  • 'Working (full-time or part-time)'
  • 'Running a project or organization'
  • 'In a postgraduate program']

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