Heinrich Böll Foundation Green Foreign Policy Fellowship 2025 – Fully Funded Opportunity in Germany

Application Deadline: May 31, 2025
Location: Germany
Host Institutions: Various German Universities

The Heinrich Böll Foundation – Thessaloniki Office announces the inaugural Green Foreign Policy Fellowship 2025, a transformative, fully funded program designed for emerging scholars, researchers, and professionals in international relations, political science, and foreign & security policy.

This fellowship supports individuals committed to developing progressive, inclusive, and sustainable foreign policy frameworks. Through mentoring, financial support, and international exposure, the program empowers fellows to lead in areas such as green diplomacy, feminist foreign policy, and climate-related global cooperation.

What is Green Foreign Policy?

Green foreign policy is a forward-thinking approach to international relations that emphasizes:

• Sustainability

• Human Rights

• Peacebuilding

• Gender Justice

It challenges traditional geopolitical paradigms and promotes data-driven, people-focused, and environmentally conscious alternatives for global collaboration.

Degree Level

The fellowship is suitable for individuals at various academic stages, including:

• Undergraduate and Graduate Degree Holders

• PhD Candidates

• Early Career Academics

• Policy Practitioners

Key Themes for Application

Applicants should focus on one or more of the following areas:

• Feminist Foreign Policy and the Women, Peace, and Security Agenda

• Climate Diplomacy and Ecological Peacebuilding

• Ethical and Normative Frameworks in International Policy

• Human Rights, Justice, and Global Security

• Decolonial Trade and International Relations

• Game Theory and Strategic Cooperation

Responsibilities of a Fellow

Fellows will be expected to:

• Develop a personalized research and action strategy

• Produce original policy content (articles, papers, reports)

• Participate in key networking and presentation events

• Submit monthly progress updates

• Engage on social media by sharing relevant insights

• Contribute actively to international policy discourse

Fellowship Benefits

Selected fellows will receive:

• A stipend of €6,000 (gross), disbursed over the first semester (July–December 2025)

• Travel support for events and conferences

• Visa assistance with an official letter of invitation

• Visibility through the Heinrich Böll Foundation’s platforms

• Access to a global professional network

• Official recognition as a “Green Foreign Policy Scholar” upon successful completion

Who Can Apply?

• Open to applicants of all nationalities

• Fluency in English is required

• Priority consideration will be given to individuals who identify as non-male, BIPOC, LGBTQIA+, or persons with disabilities

Eligibility Criteria

The fellowship welcomes applications from:

1. Students, researchers, and academics in relevant fields

2. Policy advisors, foreign affairs professionals, and diplomats

3. Motivated graduates with bachelor’s, master’s, or doctoral degrees

Application Process

Required Documents:

• Curriculum Vitae (Europass format, maximum 3 pages)

• Motivation Letter (maximum 300 words)

• Concept Note (maximum 2 pages) explaining a challenge in green foreign policy and your proposed solution

• Shortlisted applicants may be invited to an online interview in June 2025

Priority Deadline: May 15, 2025
Final Deadline: May 31, 2025 (18:00 GMT+3)

To apply, visit the Heinrich Böll Foundation Thessaloniki Office website and complete the online application form.

About the Heinrich Böll Foundation – Thessaloniki Office

Part of a global network spanning 35 countries, the Thessaloniki Office focuses on:

• Energy Democracy

• Participatory Governance

• Gender Equality

• Foreign Policy Reform

Its Foreign & Security Policy Program promotes a shift from traditional realism to feminist, ecological, and human-centered international relations. Apply Now.