19 Dec 2018

German Development Institute Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy 2019 for Young Leaders

Application Deadline: 15th February 2019.

Eligible Countries: Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa

To be taken at (country): Bonn, Germany

About the Award: The Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy is a dialogue and advanced training course that brings together young professionals from rising powers and from Europe.Its overarching purpose is to support the development of future change makers who are addressing global challenges and are dedicated to transformative change.

Type: Training, Internship

Eligibility: Prospective participants should
  • work in a governmental organisation, policy-oriented think tank, research institution, civil society or private sector oranisation in an MGG partner country (Brazil, China, Europe, India, Indonesia, Mexico, South Africa),
  • work on issues relevant to global governance such as international trade, international economics and finance, environmental challenges, international security or development cooperation,
  • speak English fluently,
  • have at least three years of working experience,
  • be open to a broad variety of working methods,
  • be willing to reflect on collective and individual experiences and competencies,
  • be sensitive to other cultures.

Candidates for the MGG Academy have to be nominated by their organisation and can then participate in a selection process. 


Number of Awards: Not specified

Value of Award:
  • 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 German government’s financial provision for the scholarship ensures an adequate standard of living in Germany. However, the scholarship is not sufficient to provide financial support for families or relatives, neither fora visit to Germany nor at home.
  • The partner institution is requested to cover the travel expenses for a round trip to and from Germany and to grant the participant a special leave of absence for the training.
Duration of Programme: The MGG Academy 2019 is taking place from 15 August – 11 December 2019.

How to Apply: To successfully apply to the MGG Academy 2019, please
  1. Download the application form and have it duly filled, signed and stamped by yourself and your employer.
  2. Afterwards, please apply here.
  3. Please upload the application form part 1 and part 2 duly filled, signed and stamped to your application. (Please upload the whole form as filled pdf-file. Please only print pages 9 and 12 and upload them signed and stamped as scanned copy. Please include application forms part 1 and 2, your CV, diplomas, passport and English language certificate to your online application.) Kindly understand that we are not able to take incomplete applications into consideration.
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