Transatlantic Renewable Energy Fellowship (TREF)

Educational fields

• Technical fields (electrical-, industrial-, mechanical- et. engineering, Information technology; production, manufacturing, logistics, supply chain management; geography, meteorology )
• Sciences: physics, material sciences, chemistry
• Liberal Arts: international relations, environmental policy, environmental economics
• Business (general business admin, international business, PR)                              

Objectives

• To further German-American cooperation in climate and energy issues
• To provide mutual knowledge and understanding of environmental / RE politics, structures, developments and strategies in Germany and the US
• To provide professional practice-oriented job training in the various renewable energy branches (wind, solar, biomass, geothermal)
• To build up and extend transatlantic networks among future leaders in the renewable energy and environmental fields
• To support RE institutions, companies in their HR development and marketing efforts  
• To facilitate participants with language and intercultural compentencies by way of living, learning and working in Germany

Content

• 5-day introductory seminar in Germany
• 3 - 6 month internship with a German host company in renewable energy related fields (RE manufacturers, consultants, govermental agencies, research institutions, NGOs, media)
• 3-day evaluation seminar in Germany
  

Inwent and partner services

• Internship placement
• Seminars
• Financial support: 1,100€ monthly scholarship (only for 3 months), international travel allowance up to 500€, insurance, seminar costs
• Work authorization and assistance with bureaucratic matters
• Support throughout the program in Germany and in the U.S.

Participant's Responsibilities

• Related project work of your own choice in addition to internship
• Final report
• Program Fee 400$
• Individual contribution