Every year, the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) hosts the prestigious Green Talents – International Forum for High Potentials in Sustainable Development to promote the international exchange of innovative green ideas within the field of sustainability. The award, under the patronage of Minister Anja Karliczek, honours young researchers from numerous countries and scientific disciplines each year for their achievements and efforts to making their communities, countries and societies more sustainable. Selected by a jury of German experts, the award winners are granted unique access to the country’s research elite.

The application period for the Green Talents Competition 2021 is over now.

The assessment and selection process will take until mid-August 2021. Please understand that we cannot provide you with any information about the selection until the jury makes its final decision. All applicants will be informed of the results in due course. After that our awardees 2021 will be published on our website.

If you are interested in the Green Talents Competition 2022, please register for our competition alert and you will be informed as soon as the next submission period starts.