Robert Bosch Foundation is currently seeking applications for the Fellowship Program aimed at creating a new generation of American leaders by offering young Americans an opportunity to complete a professional development program in Germany.
This fellowship program is of nine-month duration and includes two work phases at leading German institutions. Both the phases are customized to individual fellow’s professional expertise. Fellows under this program are selected from business administration, journalism, law, public policy and closely related fields.
Program Description
– Two high-level work phases at leading institutions in Germany, customized to the Fellow’s interests. Past host institutions have included federal and local government, private corporations, media outlets, and NGOs.
– Three seminars across Europe, each lasting several weeks and covering issues of German, European and transatlantic concern
– Monthly stipend of EUR 2,000 (tax-free in Germany) for the duration of the program, September through May
– Health, accident, and liability insurance
– Financial support for an accompanying spouse and children, including 50% of travel costs, supplemental living stipend, health insurance, and limited funding for language training
– Accommodation and roundtrip travel (from U.S. points only) for orientation program in Washington D.C.
– Transatlantic flight and seminar travel throughout Europe
– Generous funding for language training in the U.S. and Germany prior to program start; no German language skills are required at time of application
– Membership in active Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Alumni Association with over 400 members
Eligibility
Candidates for the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program must meet the following requirements:
– U.S. citizen
– 23–34 years old at the application deadline
– At least two years of relevant work experience
– Graduate degree or equivalent training in business administration, journalism, law, public policy, international relations, or a closely related field
– Evidence of outstanding professional performance and community involvement
– No German language skills are required at time of application; however, the willingness and commitment to participate in language training based on the results of an evaluation at the selection meeting is essential.
– Most Bosch Fellows are required to complete four months of private tutoring in the U.S. (up to eight hours per week) and three months of intensive language training in Berlin prior to the start of the program. All language training is funded by Robert Bosch Stiftung.
Last date for submitting the applications for the program year 2012-2013 is October 15, 2011.
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