The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH) is currently seeking applications for German Chancellor Fellowships for prospective leaders. About ten fellowships are on offer for prospective leaders from the USA, the Russian Federation and the People’s Republic of China. The funds for the fellowships are offered by the German Federal Foreign Office, while the programme gets full support from the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany.
The aim of the programme is to give young leaders from the countries mentioned above the opportunity to spend an extended period of time in Germany at an early stage in their careers. After returning to their careers in their home countries, they have the potential to become – because of their intensive experiences in Germany – intermediaries between their home countries and Germany as they assume important positions in the fields of business, science, politics and society.
Fellowship Specifications
The fellowship amount ranges from EUR 2,150 to EUR 2,750 per month (in exceptional cases up to EUR 3,650 per month). This includes a mobility lump sum and a contribution towards health and liability insurance.
For fellows with little or no German language skills the stay in Germany begins with a mandatory four-month intensive language course from May through August. The fellowship is awarded for twelve months and commences in September with a four-week introductory seminar in Bonn and Berlin, followed by the individual project work starting in October.
During the spring, the fellows take part in a two-week study tour through Germany. Other events within the framework of the Fellowship include participation in the Humboldt Foundation’s annual meeting, a reception by the Federal President, and the concluding seminar in Berlin with a reception at the Federal Chancellery.
Fellowship extensions of up to three months are possible.
Additional benefits:
– an allowance for research costs to be paid to the hosts in Germany amounting to 500 EUR per month;
– language fellowship for a one to four-month intensive language course in Germany before the fellowship commences (language skills can also be improved at the Humboldt Foundation’s expense after the fellowship has been awarded in the fellow’s home country).
– lump sum for the fellow’s return travel expenses if the costs are not borne by a third party;
– family allowances for visits by family members lasting at least three months (up to 326 EUR per month for the marital partner and up to 234 EUR per month for each child);
– extensive alumni sponsorship once a successful research stay has come to an end, especially for maintaining contact with collaborative partners in Germany during the alumni’s entire professional career.
Application requirements:
– Citizenship of the USA, the Russian Federation or the People’s Republic of China;
– Bachelor’s or comparable academic degree, completed less than twelve years prior to the start date of the fellowship (September 1st of the year following the application);
Application Deadlines
Last date for submitting the applications is June 30, 2011 (expired) for applicants from the People’s Republic of China; November 15, 2011 for applicants from the Russian Federation; and October 15, 2011 for applicants from the United States.
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