Germany invites scientists for ‘Green Talent' contest
The contest will give 15 young scientists the opportunity to exchange views with leading experts in Germany
The German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) is calling for talented young scientists from around the world specialising in the area of sustainable development to apply for the competition ‘Green Talents — The International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development'.
The competition will give 15 exceptional young scientists the opportunity to meet and exchange views with today's leading experts in Germany.
Science forum
The winners will participate in a 10-day international science forum taking place later this year. Special focus will be on ‘Science Year 2010 — The Future of Energy', announced by the BMBF due to the global importance of this area.
Touring through Germany, the ‘Green Talents' will visit leading universities, research institutions and companies active in the field of sustainable development. The forum will also include individual meetings with experts and an opportunity for the ‘Green Talents' to present their own research. Also included are cultural events and the award ceremony at the BMBF Forum, ‘Research for Sustainable Development', in Berlin.
Research stay
During the year following their participation in the ‘Green Talents Forum', the winners of the competition will be invited to return to Germany for an additional research stay (up to three months). Funding will be provided by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research. Germany strives to take global responsibility by promoting sustainable development. The country's innovative power in this area makes it a strong R&D partner for international research groups, especially from developing countries and emerging markets. The German Federal Government wants to increase the exchange, especially with young scientists and therefore launched the international ‘Green Talents' competition in 2009. In 2009, two Indian researchers -- Saumita Banerjee (National Environmental Engineering Research Institute, Nagpur) and Nihar Ranjan Samal (National Institute of Technology, Durgapur) -- won the competition. Further details can be had on website: www.greentalents.de
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