Addressing global challenges by building trust, learning from diverse perspectives and co-creating solutions form core assets of the MGG Academy. The diverse, full-time programme brings together participants from governmental institutions, think tanks and research institutions, civil society and the private sector in Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico and South Africa.

Scholarship

• The participants in the MGG Academy are granted a scholarship from the German Federal Government. The scholarship covers the current costs of living, all MGG related costs and travel expenses in Germany and Europe as well as health, personal liability and accident insurances during the training in Germany.
• The scholarship ensures an adequate standard of living in Germany. However, it is not sufficient to provide financial support for families or relatives, neither for a visit to Germany, nor at home.

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Eligibility of MGG Academy 2024

Prospective participants should:

• Be a national or a permanent resident of one of the participating countries.
• Have the support of their employer (written support required as part of the application).
• have an university degree (minimum Bachelor)
• Have a passion for global cooperation and sustainable development.
• Be ready to participate in an intensive, full-time programme (8 hours per day, 40 weekly working hours).
• Work in a partner institution of the MGG network or in an institution that is interested in future cooperation.
• Have a very good command of the English language (equivalent to B2 level of the CEFR).
• Be between 25 and 40 years old. (Older applicants, who have taken longer periods of care, parental or sick leave, may be considered.)
• Have at least three years of working experience (non-remunerated experience is also recognised).
• Be sensitive to other cultures, open to teamwork and to a broad variety of working methods.

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Employers are requested to:

• Grant their employees a special leave of absence for the training period and relieve them of job-related tasks for the duration of the MGG Academy.
• Cover the costs of the round trip to and from Germany.
• Come to an agreement ensuring the living standards of the employee’s relatives in their home country.
• Support their employees in transferring the newly acquired competencies to their job.

Application for MGG Academy 2024

Before starting your online application, please make sure to fill out both parts of the application form:

• Application Form Part I (Applicant’s Statement)
• Application Form Part II (Employer’s Statement of Support).