The program will run from September 5 through December 19, 2009, with the possibility to apply for a program through March 19, 2009. Fellows will receive a stipend in the amount of 3,300 Euro as well as support for travel expenditures to and in Germany. As part of the Transatlantic Climate Bridge, the Fellowship seeks to further mutual understanding and transatlantic cooperation in climate and energy policies, to provide practical training for future leaders in the renewable energy and environmental fields, and to support renewable energy institutions in developing their human resources and transatlantic networks.
Eligibility criteria for the Fellowship are as follows:
- U.S. citizenship, permanent residency, or current enrollment at a U.S. university or college
- Age 32 or younger at the application deadline
- Minimum of 3 years completed at a college or university, preferably with degree completed in a relevant field (see website for more information)
- Two years experience in renewable energy or a related field, preferably in a professional capacity
