Quick intro
Applications are open for the RIFS Fellows Program 2027 at the Research Institute for Sustainability in Potsdam, Germany. The program invites around 10 fellows from around the world to work on sustainability-related research and practice. The 2027 theme is “Sustainability in Tough Times.” The deadline is 21 June 2026 at 23:59 CET. (Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit)
Benefits
Fellows receive a stipend based on seniority and family circumstances. RIFS may also support housing, resettlement, health insurance, visa matters, and limited apartment availability in Potsdam. (Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit)
Objectives
The fellowship supports researchers and practitioners working on sustainability transitions, governance, justice, backlash, social polarization, and transdisciplinary sustainability research.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants may come from research, public policy, civil society, media, the arts, or private sector. Their proposed project must connect with the RIFS work programme and at least two RIFS research groups. (Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit)
Required documents
Applicants must submit:
- Project proposal using the official template
- CV and achievements, maximum 3 pages
- Optional annex
- Documents in English as individual PDF files (Forschungsinstitut für Nachhaltigkeit)
How to apply
Submit the online application before 21 June 2026, 23:59 CET. Email applications are not accepted.
Official Application Link: RIFS Fellows Program 2027
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