UNFCCC Climate Fellowship in Germany | €4,500/Month | Apply by August 3

Are you a climate policy professional from a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) or Least Developed Country (LDC)? The 2025 UNFCCC CAPACITY Fellowship Programme offers an extraordinary one-year opportunity to work with a €4,500 monthly stipend. This fully funded fellowship is ideal for early- to mid-career experts in climate change, environmental science, international relations, or carbon markets.

Hosted by the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), the program supports fellows to develop expertise in Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, carbon pricing, and climate negotiation. Fellows will work at the UNFCCC Secretariat and participate in global climate discussions and high-level UN meetings.

Key Benefits:

• €4,500 monthly stipend
• Paid travel and relocation to Bonn
• Direct exposure to climate negotiations
• Work on Article 6 implementation and capacity building
• One-year contract (possible 2nd year extension)

UNFCCC Climate Fellowship  | €4,500/Month | Apply by August 3

Eligibility:

• Citizen of an LDC or SIDS
• Under 40 years old
• Master’s degree in a climate-related field
• Employed in a public institution (e.g. university, government, research)
• At least 3 years’ relevant experience

Deadline to apply: August 3, 2025

Click HERE to Apply now via the official UNFCCC recruitment portal

FAQs

1. Who is eligible to apply for the UNFCCC CAPACITY Fellowship?

Applicants must be citizens of a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) or Least Developed Country (LDC), under 40 years of age, employed in a public institution, and hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field.

2. What is the stipend amount for the UNFCCC Fellowship?

Selected fellows will receive a monthly stipend of €4,500.

3. Where is the fellowship located?

Fellows will work at the UNFCCC Secretariat in Bonn, Germany.

4. Is the fellowship remote?

No. It is an in-person opportunity based in Bonn, but all travel and living expenses are covered.

5. When is the application deadline?

The deadline to apply is August 3, 2025.

6. Can I apply if I’m currently pursuing a Master’s degree?

You must have completed your Master’s or have a Bachelor’s plus two extra years of relevant work experience.

7. What fields of study are accepted?

Climate policy, environmental science, development, economics, engineering, international relations, or related areas.