Application Deadline: March 03, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 German Development Institute Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy. The MGG Academy is a training and dialogue format for highly qualified young professionals from rising powers and Europe. It supports future change makers who are dedicated to global cooperation and a transformation to sustainability. Addressing global challenges by building trust, learning from diverse perspectives and co-creating solutions form core assets of the MGG Academy.
The MGG Academy 2024 takes place between August 24 and November 24 at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) in Bonn, Germany.
The MGG Academy is geared towards highly-qualified young professionals who work in a partner institution of the MGG network or in an institution that is interested in future cooperation. Prospective participants should
- be a national or permanent resident of one of the MGG partner countries (MGG partner country (Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa),
- be 25 – 40 years old (older applicants who have taken longer periods of parental or care leave may be considered),
- work on issues relevant for sustainable development and global governance,
- have at least three years work experience (non-remunerated experience is also recognised),
- have a university degree (at least Bachelor)
- have the support of their employer (written support required as part of application),
- be ready to participate in an intensive fulltime programme (40 weekly working hours),
- have a very good command of the English language (equivalent to B2 level of the CEFR),
- be respectful of other cultures,
- be willing to reflect on collective and individual experiences and competencies,
- be open to a broad variety of working methods.
Benefits
A global learning journey:
Participants explore solutions for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda and broaden their perspectives by learning from peers with other sectroal and national backgrounds.
A dialogue-oriented and interactive approach:
The Academy combines a broad range of working methods, including practical experience and participatory approaches, training, lectures and discussions with experts, study trips and peer coaching.
A life-long network:
MGG participants build up intense interpersonal contacts to their peers and have access to the MGG network of institutions.
Scholarships
- 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.
In detail, the scholarship includes:
- participation in all components,
- lodging during all stages of the course,
- monthly allowances to cover local living costs,
- health, accident and personal liability insurances,
- monthly ticket for local public transport.
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy