Deadline: March 31, 2025
Applications for the IDOS Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation (PGP) 2025 are now open. The Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation (PGP) enhances the competence of master’s graduates aspiring to a career in international cooperation for development and sustainability. Each year, they select 18 people for the 9-month programme.
The Postgraduate Programme offers a comprehensive 360-degree perspective on global cooperation, and participants learn competences for partnership-based cooperation. Participants gain a foundation for reflective and dedicated professional action and are part of their valuable network. Thus, the Programme is more than just a gateway into a career.
Benefits
- The programme is free of charge. All participants receive a scholarship of € 1,500 per month. IDOS covers additional costs for the research stays.
Eligibility
- Good to very good master’s degree in economics, social sciences (e.g., political science/international relations, sociology, development research, social anthropology, area studies, social science-oriented sustainability research) or 2nd state examination in law or 1st state examination (teaching degree).
- Qualifying degree must not have been obtained more than five years prior to the start of the course.
- Language proficiency in English (C1); proficiency in German (C1) is desired; good knowledge of another language (preferably a UN language or Portuguese) is an asset.
- German or EU citizenship (including Schengen area), or a permanent residence permit for Germany, or a permanent EU residence permit.
- Stays in or transnational relations to Africa, Asia and Latin America are an asset (e.g., internships, voluntary services, work or study visits).
- Personal motivation to work in global cooperation for sustainable development.
Selection Criteria
After a careful internal pre-selection, 48 candidates are given the opportunity to present themselves in person as part of the main digital selection process. An expert committee decides on admission to the Programme, taking particular account of the applicants’
- professional qualification
- ability to work in a team and social competences
- motivation for the professional field and the Postgraduate Programme
Application
The application phase for the 61 course of the Postgraduate Programme for Sustainability Cooperation (PGP) is open until March 31, 2025.
For more information, visit IDOS Postgraduate Programme.
