These issues, as well as the challenges facing our environment in general, demand international research cooperation.
'Green Talents - International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development' was established in 2009 by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas from various fields of research. Every year, the ministry honours 25 young researchers with the Green Talents award, under the patronage of Minister Johanna Wanka.
Since its inception, the award has recognised 157 young researchers and scientists from 46 different countries for their outstanding achievements and contributions to making their communities, countries and societies more sustainable. The award-winners are selected by a jury of renowned German experts and are granted unique access to the country’s research elite.
The 2016 Green Talents award includes: an invitation to the fully funded two week Science Forum 2016, consisting of a visit to leading German science and research facilities; individual appointments with German experts of the winner’s choice; and networking opportunities at the Green Talents Alumni conference, taking place in Berlin on 27 and 28 October 2016; a fully funded research stay of up to three months at an institution of the award-winner´s choice in 2017; and exclusive access to the Green Talents alumni network.
For more info, go to www.greentalents.de.
