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Alexander von Humboldt Foundation German Chancellor Fellowship


Goes By: German Chancellor Fellowship

Be sure to consult the Fellowship Website for complete eligibility and competition requirements.


Deadlines

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation German Chancellor Fellowship
Tuesday, October 15, 2024

About this Fellowship

Year-long fellowships for prospective leaders to implement a self-designed project in Germany.

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants up to 50 German Chancellor Fellowships to prospective leaders from Brazil, China, India, South Africa and the USA – irrespective of their field of work. Together with a German host and mentor of their choice, fellows conduct a socially relevant project they have developed independently.

Fellowship benefits

• A monthly fellowship of €2,000, €2,300 or €2,600, depending on the applicant’s qualifications

• Flexible timing: 12-month fellowship

• Individual mentoring during the stay in Germany

• Additional financial support such as mobility allowance, subsidies towards insurances, family benefits and support towards travel expenses

• Intensive preparatory German course and further language support

• Joint programme events with an opportunity to meet the German Chancellor, and an invitation to a study tour of Germany

• The chance to actively participate in a vibrant network and cooperate in peer groups

• Extensive alumni sponsorship, particularly to help sustain contact with collaborative partners in Germany during the fellow`s entire professional career

Application requirements

• The applicant must be a national of Brazil, People's Republic of China, India, South Africa or the United States.

• Bachelor’s or equivalent academic degree completed less than twelve years before the beginning of the fellowship

• A mentoring agreement from the host in Germany

• A project plan which candidates must draw up independently and coordinate with their host.

• Initial proven leadership experience

Application deadlines vary by fellowship. Check website for current deadlines.


Award Value

A monthly fellowship grant of €2,000-2,600 (depending on experience), intensive German language training, travel to two professional development conferences, health insurance subsidy and optional dependent support.


Eligibility Requirements

Requirements Details
Year(s) of Application Senior, Alumni/Non-enrolled, Masters, Doctoral, Postdoctoral

Citizenship

Campus Nomination Required No


Last updated: August 21, 2024




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