A high-ranking jury of experts selected 25 'green' visionaries out of over 430 applicants from 80 countries as the Green Talents of 2013. This prestigious title was awarded for the fifth time, under the patronage of the Federal Minister of Education and Research, to the next generation of leading scientists in the field of sustainable development.
The prize included a two-week science forum during which the awardees visited top locations in sustainability research in Germany. The now released video documentary highlights impressions from these visits and lets the viewer accompany the Green Talents on their exciting journey. Jury members and other German scientists explain the necessity for international cooperation in sustainability research and the winners speak about their experiences during this career-making forum. Check out how these talented individuals use their own groundbreaking research to help change the world by making it more sustainable with the help of Germany’s advanced research landscape!
Building on the new insights and contacts gained from the forum, each of this year‘s Green Talents will have the opportunity to return to Germany in 2014 for a research stay funded by the BMBF. Up to three months in duration, these research stays will lay the groundwork for future international collaborations in sustainability research.
The next call for applications is expected to be published in the second quarter of 2014, so keep an eye out or pre-register on http://greentalents.de/1209.php or follow us on LinkedIn.
Watch the video: http://greentalents.de/1212.php
Contact:
International Bureau at the Project Management Agency
c/o German Aerospace Center (DLR)
Phone: +49 (0) 228 3821 1493
E-Mail: greentalents(at)dlr.de
Further Information:
The Project Management Agency of the German Aerospace Center (PT-DLR) is a specialized service provider for the facilitation of research, innovation and education. The covered spectrum of topics ranges from environment, culture, sustainability, health, education and key technologies to innovation and research transfer. With around 900 employees and the management of 10.200 projects as well as over one billion Euros of research funds, the PT-DLR is the largest institution of its kind in Germany. The agency supports the federal ministry with the implementation of research programmes and additionally works for the European Commission as well as other public institutions and private customers.
Green Talents is an initiative of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF). The competition is organized and conducted by the Project Management Agency of the German Aerospace Center (DLR).
