RIFS Fellowship Programme 2026 in Germany | Fully Funded Opportunity for Global Researchers

The Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) of the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences in Potsdam, Germany, is currently accepting applications for the 2026 Fellowship Programme. This competitive, fully funded fellowship is accessible to experts from various areas who desire to participate in relevant sustainability research in a dynamic international setting.

About RIFS

RIFS started out back in 2009 as the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies, known as IASS for short. This coming January 2023, it’s set to become a part of the GFZ Helmholtz Centre for Geosciences. The institute is well-known for its hands-on research methodologies, collaborating with universities, governments, communities, and companies to address global sustainability concerns.

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Fellowship Details

Who Should Apply?

RIFS is seeking applications from people in various professions, including:

• Academia: Researchers with a PhD or equivalent experience
• Public Administration: Policymakers and government employees.
• The private sector includes business professionals and entrepreneurs.
• Civil Society: NGO employees and community leaders
• Media and Arts: Journalists, artists, and communicators.

To apply, you should have 3 to 5 years of relevant work experience and propose projects that correspond to RIFS's study topics.

Research Themes

Fellowship projects must connect with at least one of RIFS's primary research themes.

• Sustainability Transformations and Society.
• Promoting Transdisciplinary and Co-Creation
• Transforming Human-Earth Interaction

It is a good idea for applicants to look for specific research groups in these areas to collaborate with.

Fellowship Benefits

• Travel costs to and from Germany
• Travel costs for family
• Cash for living expenses
• Help with moving
• Support for housing and visas
• Health insurance

Application Submission

The last date of application submission is 9^th June, 2025. Don’t miss this opportunity Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.