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Research Fellowships of the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU): the CEE Fellowship Programme in Germany

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Imagine your ideas not remaining locked away in a drawer or on paper, but becoming part of real solutions for environmental protection – right in the heart of Europe. That is exactly the opportunity offered by the CEE Fellowship Programme of the German Federal Environmental Foundation (DBU): a research stay in Germany that connects knowledge, innovation, and international cooperation.

The call for the CEE Fellowship Programme for 2025 is open until 05 March 2026.
For all interested candidates, an online info session will also be organised, where you can get answers to all your questions about the programme and the application process:

Monday, 09 February 2026 at 5:00 PM, via Microsoft Teams

What is the CEE Fellowship?

The CEE Fellowship is a research scholarship lasting 6 to 12 months in Germany. During your stay, you work on developing solutions to specific environmental and ecological challenges in cooperation with a German institution – a university, research institute, company, or non-governmental organisation – in a city of your choice.

The programme offers a unique opportunity for:

  • international cooperation

  • networking with leading experts in the field of environmental protection

  • gaining experience that can significantly shape your future professional and research path

What does the programme offer?

  • A monthly scholarship of €1,450 (tax- and social-contribution free)

  • Health, accident, and liability insurance

  • An intensive German language course and certificate

  • Support in finding a host research institution in Germany

  • Seminars and training in the field of environmental protection

  • Invitations to important DBU events

  • Networking of fellows and alumni via the Stipnet platform

  • Annual DBU alumni meetings in the home countries

  • Invaluable international experience and new professional connections

Who can apply?

In addition to an interest in science and environmental protection, you need to meet the following requirements:

  • Citizenship of Bosnia and Herzegovina or another country covered by the programme, with permanent residence in that country

  • Above-average academic performance during Master’s studies (all scientific disciplines are welcome)

  • A Master’s degree obtained no more than five years before the application deadline

  • PhD candidates may apply provided they do not complete their doctorate during the fellowship period

  • A clear and innovative research idea in the field of environment or ecology

Knowledge of the German language is an advantage, but not an eliminatory criterion.

How to apply?

Registration and application are completed via the online portal:
https://www.dbu.de/en/promotion/moe-fellowship/request-promotion/

Application deadline: 05 March 2026

Required documentation (in English or German):

  • CV

  • Description of the research project in the field of environmental protection or ecology

  • Copies of Bachelor’s and Master’s diplomas (including diploma supplements)

  • Written recommendation from a university professor or supervisor

  • Certificates of German and/or English language proficiency

More information about DBU and the CEE Fellowship Programme is available at:
https://www.dbu.de/en/promotion/moe-fellowship/

For additional questions or clarifications, you can contact the local coordinator for BiH via
e-mail: smailbegovicuna@gmail.com

We look forward to your applications and to a new generation of researchers who will help shape a more sustainable future!

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