Deadline- 15 September 2013
All eligible applicants are invited o submit applications for German Chancellor Fellowship for tomorrow’s leaders Program. The fellowship is offered in the fields of politics, economics, the media, administration and culture.
Benefits-
- an allowance for research costs of 500 EUR per month to be paid to the host in Germany
- a lump sum to cover the fellow’s return travel expenses, if the costs are not borne by a third party
- family allowances for family members spending at least three months in Germany (up to 326 EUR per month for the fellow’s spouse and up to 234 EUR per month for each child)
- German language courses in the fellow’s home country before the start of the stay in Germany as well as during the stay in Germany to expand the skills acquired during the intensive language course
- a Europe allowance for a stay of one to two months at an institute in another European country (not, however, the fellow’s home country) if a stay of this kind is necessary to carry out the project
- extensive alumni sponsorship following successful completion of the fellow’s stay in Germany, particularly for the purpose of sustaining contact with collaborative partners in Germany during the alumni’s entire professional career
Eligibility & Criteria-
- citizenship of the United States, the Russian Federation, the People’s Republic of China, Brazil or India
- Bachelor’s or comparable academic degree, completed less than twelve years prior to the starting date of the fellowship (1 October of the year following application)
- demonstrated leadership potential; applicants whose background is largely academic should also have gained some leadership experience beyond their own research activities
- either English or German language skills
- a letter of motivation (approx. 2 pages)
- a project plan (approx. 3 pages); the candidate must draw up the project plan independently and secure the support of the proposed mentor before submitting an application
- a detailed host’s statement, including a confirmation of support
- two letters of recommendation from individuals qualified to comment on the candidate’s professional, personal, and/or academic background
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