Klaus Töpfer Sustainability Fellowship 2027 at RIFS Potsdam, Germany

The Klaus Töpfer Sustainability Fellowship 2027 is a one-year fellowship hosted by the Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) at GFZ in Potsdam, Germany. It targets mid-career professionals who have demonstrated cross-sector collaboration and a commitment to sustainable development. Fellows receive a monthly stipend, additional living cost compensation, and a discretionary budget of up to €30,000 to support their project activities, aiming to pursue impactful work during and beyond the fellowship period.

Monthly stipend, additional living costs compensation, discretionary budget up to €30,000 for travel, publication fees, workshops or related costs.

Mid-career professionals with at least ten years of experience in sustainability-related fields, fluent in English, and willing to reside in Potsdam for the duration.

Submit documents (motivation letter, project proposal, CV, two letters of recommendation) through the online form on the official RIFS website; indicate any use of AI in preparing the application.