Applications are now open for the Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy Programme, scheduled to take place from September to November 2026 at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) in Bonn, Germany.
The MGG Academy is an international training and dialogue programme designed for early- to mid-career professionals contributing to global cooperation and sustainable development. The programme brings together participants from Brazil, China, the European Union, India, Indonesia, Mexico, and South Africa, representing government, research institutions, civil society, and the private sector.
The Academy integrates:
- Academic learning
- Leadership development
- Action-oriented collaboration
within a diverse and international learning environment.
All relevant information on the MGG Academy 2026 and the application process can be found here: mgg.network/page/mgg-academy
Programme Details
Duration: 11 September – 29 November 2026
Location: Bonn, Germany
Format: Full-time (three months)
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 09 March 2026
- Programme Start / Arrival: 11 September 2026
- Programme End: 29 November 2026
Programme Focus
The MGG Academy is built around three core pillars:
- Learning from diverse and sometimes contrasting perspectives
- Developing competencies to navigate transformation and cooperation
- Building a trustful international professional network
Participants engage across three interconnected dimensions:
1. Knowledge Dimension
Understanding global challenges and analysing complex interdependencies.
2. Leadership Dimension
Strengthening personal, interpersonal, and self-leadership competencies.
3. Action Dimension
Designing and implementing a team-based sustainability project.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
- Be a national or permanent resident of a participating country;
- Work on issues related to global governance and/or sustainable development;
- Hold a minimum Bachelor’s degree;
- Have 3–15 years of relevant professional experience;
- Demonstrate strong English language proficiency;
- Provide written employer support;
- Commit to a full-time programme (8 hours per day / 40 hours per week);
- Show openness to intercultural collaboration and reflective learning
Support provided
The participation in the MGG Academy is free of charge.
Participants receive:
- Accommodation throughout the programme;
- Monthly allowance for local living expenses;
- Health, accident, and liability insurance;
- Local public transport ticket;
- Programme-related travel costs in Germany and Europe.
Note: The scholarship does not cover international travel to Germany or financial support for family members.
Employer Responsibilities
Sending institutions are expected to:
- Grant special leave for the full programme duration;
- Cover round-trip travel costs;
- Maintain employee employment conditions;
- Support post-programme knowledge transfer.
To prepare your application, please carefully read the general information and conditions for participation and fill the application forms signed by you and your employer.
Applicants must submit:
- Participant form: to be filled in and signed by applicant
- Employer form: to be filled in, signed by your employer
- Copy of diplomas or certificates (in English or English translation) with the highest professional qualification and/or university degree
- Curriculum Vitae including publications (if applicable)
- Proof of English language skills
Contact
If you have any questions regarding the MGG Academy, please contact Dr Tatjana Reiber or Mr Johannes Ludwig by writing to
Documents and links
Application Form Part I (Applicant's Statement)
Application Form Part II (Employer's Statement of Support)
Note
Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa by contacting the South African Qualifications Authority and the relevant professional bodies. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
