Visit The German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow’s Leaders Website

Application Deadlines: September 15

Eligibility:

  • The applicant must be a national of the United States, the Russian Federation, The People's Republic of China, Brazil, or India.
  • Bachelor's or equivalent academic degree completed less than twelve years before the beginning of the fellowship (October 1st of the year following application).
  • Initial proven leadership experience; applicants with a preponderantly academic background should have acquired initial leadership experience in addition to their own research activity.
  • German or English language skills
  • A letter of motivation (approximately 2 pages)
  • A project plan (approximately 3 pages); candidates must draw up their project plan independently and discuss it with their intended host prior to application.
  • A detailed statement, including confirmation of supervision by the host in Germany.
  • Two references by individuals qualified to comment on the candidate's professional, personal, and/or academic background.
Potential applicants who have been in Germany for more than six months immediately prior to the application deadline (September 15th) may not apply for the fellowship. Potential applicants who have already been sponsored by the Humboldt Foundation are not eligible to apply for one of the Foundation's other fellowships but should seek support for a further stay in Germany from the Foundation's Alumni Program.

From the Website: The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany is the patron of this fellowship program. The Foundation grants up to 50 German Chancellor Fellowships annually – up to ten for each country.  The fellowship offers:

  • a monthly fellowship of  2,150 EUR, 2,450 EUR or 2,750 EUR, 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
Submit your application by 15 September. The fellowship begins on 1 October of the following year. For more detailed information about the program please refer to this brochure. (PDF)


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