The German Chancellor Fellowship

The German Chancellor Fellowship

The German Chancellor Fellowship for tomorrow’s leaders

Launch your career in Germany – become part of a worldwide network

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is searching for the leaders of tomorrow – from Brazil, China, India, Russia, and the USA. The German Chancellor Fellowship offers you an opportunity to take the next career step in Germany – irrespective of your field of work.

In order to apply, develop your own project idea and find the host of your choice to mentor you. Once your host has confirmed, you can apply for a fellowship.

We offer you

* a monthly fellowship of Euro 2,150, Euro2,450 or Euro2,750, depending on your qualifications

* individual mentoring during your stay in Germany

* additional financial support for items such as family members accompanying you, travel expenses or a German language course

* a study tour of Germany and a number of events during which you can make contact with other fellows and representatives of German companies and institutions

* extensive alumni sponsorship, particularly to help you sustain contact with collaborative partners in Germany during your entire professional career

Send an application, if you

*  are a university graduate with an international bias from Brazil, China, India, Russia or the USA and have already acquired initial leadership experience

*  completed your first degree less than 12 years ago

*  would like to spend a year working on a project you have developed yourself with a host of your choice in Germany

*  can demonstrate that your project will be of social significance and that you have the potential to build future bridges between Germany and your own country

*  work in a sector such as politics, economics, the media, administration and culture

Please consult the Programme Information (PDF) and FAQ for further details of the application requirements and fellowship specifications.

The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany is the patron of this fellowship programme. The Foundation grants up to 50 German Chancellor Fellowships annually – up to ten for each country. The closing date for applications is 15 September 2019.

For more details please refer the Fellowship Publisher Website

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