Kiel Earth Institute Fellowship

The Earth Institute (KEI) offers two Visiting Fellowships for established scientists from abroad. The Fellowships are awarded for a period of four weeks to three months and is tenable during September 2009 and March 2010. The fellowships are intended for highly-qualified established scientists from all disciplines, whose research interests are in the area of the research scope of the KEI.

Who can apply? The KEI Visiting Fellowship is open to established scientists from all disciplines. The applicant is expected to work with KEI fellows on topics matching with the research interests of the KEI. The applications are assessed by the KEI executive board. The candidates are chosen on the basis of their background and experience, the quality and feasibility of their research proposal as well as the relation of the research topic to the research themes of the KEI.

Research topics of the KEI The current research topics and interests of the KEI are: • Land use • Emission Trading • Carbon Capture and Storage • Risk assessment of Geoengineering • Effects of Global Change on Marine Ecosystems • Legal and economic instruments for managing the Carbon Cycle • Consequences of climate change on the economic use of the ocean • Northern Sea Route • Effects of climate change on the cruise industry • Voluntary observing ships

What does the fellowship offer? The funding will cover travel costs, accommodation and a small per diem. The amount of the funding depends on the duration of stay, but must not exceed 5000 € in total. All Visiting Fellows will have access to an office space, computer facilities and to the IFM-GEOMAR Library and the German National Library of Economics.

Application requirements: • Established scientist • Academic publications reviewed according to international standards and printed in journals and/or publishing houses

• Research plan (letter of interest) showing interest in interdisciplinary research on questions of the KEI • Good English skills

Application procedure The application process is ongoing. To apply for the fellowship please send a CV and a letter of interest outlining your planned programme of activities during your stay (2-3 pages).The application form may be printed and submitted via regular mail or email, as indicated below: Kiel Earth Institute Düsternbrooker Weg 2 24105 Kiel, Email: [email protected]

The Kiel Earth Institute The KEI is an initiative of the Leibniz Institute of Marine Sciences (IFM-GEOMAR) and the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) within the scope of the cluster of excellence “The Future Ocean”. The KEI is concerned with key issues of global change and their socio-economical consequences. Globalisation of economic activities, the scarcity of natural resources, and environmental change are challenges all modern societies have to face. The KEI aims to develop practical solutions addressing these challenges and communicating them to society. • The KEI facilitates cooperation between researchers and decision-makers. It identifies relevant societal questions, analyses them, and develops practical solutions. • The KEI provides a forum that brings together expertise from economics, natural and social sciences. • The KEI supports the transfer of knowledge from its interdisciplinary research activities to society. For more information see www.kiel-earth-institute.de

Kiel The town Kiel is located at the Baltic Sea with beautiful surrounding landscapes and is the capital of the north most German State Schleswig-Holstein. Kiels economy relies on the maritime industry, transportation (Kiel Kanal) and science. The city is known for a variety of international events, including the annual Kiel Week, which is the biggest sailing event in the world. The nearest international airport is in Hamburg, which is situated approximately 90 km (55,9 mi) to the south of Kiel.