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The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation offers Chancellor Fellowships for tomorrow’s leaders in Germany. Fellowships are provided in the field of politics and public policy, law, media, business, the non-governmental sector and the arts. The fellowship itself is awarded for twelve months and begins in October with a four-week introductory seminar in Bonn and Berlin. The students of Brazil, China, India, Russia and the USA can apply for the fellowships. Application should be submitted till 15th September 2013.
Study Subject(s): Fellowships are provided in the field of politics and public policy, law, media, business, the non-governmental sector, and the arts.
Course Level: The Foundation offers twelve months fellowship which begins in October with a four-week introductory seminar in Bonn and Berlin.
Scholarship Provider:Â The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany
Eligibility: 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
- a project plan; 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
Scholarship Open for International Students: The students of Brazil, China, India, Russia and the USA can apply for the fellowships.
Scholarship Description: The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation offers prospective leaders from Brazil, China, India, Russia and the USA the opportunity to conduct a project as guests of the partner of their choice in Germany. With the support of your host you can spend a year concentrating on a project you have chosen yourself and give your career that crucial boost. German Chancellor Fellowships are open to an array of sectors such as politics, economics, the media, administration and culture. The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany is the patron of this fellowship programme. During their time in Germany, Federal Chancellor Fellows conduct independent projects at their host institutions. The project should involve original exploration of a topic or issue, or research in the fellow’s respective field of interest. The fellows are mentored by hosts in Germany, whom the fellows have chosen on the basis of their expertise in their respective areas. Projects should be of relevance to modern societies, have a long-term and visible impact, and help to advance fellows’ careers and professional development. Through their experience in Germany, fellows will acquire greater knowledge of their fields, gain new international experience, and strengthen their intercultural competence â€" all essential qualities for future professional leaders.
Number of award(s):Â The Foundation grants up to 50 German Chancellor Fellowships annually, with up to ten prospective leaders selected from each of the five countrie
Duration of award(s):Â The fellowship itself is awarded for twelve months and begins in October with a four-week introductory seminar in Bonn and Berlin, which provides insights into social, political, business and cultural life in Germany. This is followed by eleven months of individual project work starting in November.
What does it cover? The fellowship amount is 2,150 EUR, 2.450 EUR or 2,750 EUR per month, depending on the fellow’s qualifications. This stipend includes a travel allowance and a contribution towards health and liability insurance. The stay in Germany begins with a mandatory two-month intensive language course from August to September; Fellows whose German language skills are good but could still be improved are required to take part in a one-month language course; for fellows with excellent German language skills the requirement to take this intensive language course is waived. The fellowship itself is awarded for twelve months and begins in October with a four-week introductory seminar in Bonn and Berlin, which provides insights into social, political, business and cultural life in Germany. This is followed by eleven months of individual project work starting in November. During the spring, fellows participate in a two-week study tour of Germany. Other events within the framework of the fellowship include the Humboldt Foundation’s annual meeting, a reception hosted by the Federal President, and the final meeting of German Chancellor Fellows in Berlin, which includes a reception at the Federal Chancellery. Fellowship extensions of up to three months are possible.
Selection criteria: Applicants will be selected based on the following criteria:
-applicant’s prior history and leadership potential
-significance of the fellowship for further career objectives
-future role of the applicant as an intermediary between his/her own country and Germany
-international orientation of the applicant and prospective role as an international leader
-prior knowledge and experience to complete the project successfully
-persuasiveness and relevance of the project plan
Notification: Selection meeting will be held at Bonn in May. In each selection round, the best applicants will be selected for a fellowship. Approval or rejection of an application is always directly related to the qualifications of the other applicants. Thus, it is usually impossible to provide detailed reasons for a rejection. The Humboldt Foundation does however offer all rejected interview candidates individual feedback.
How to Apply:Â The mode of applying is online.
Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15th September 2013.
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Scholarship Tags: 2013, 2014, Chancellor, Fellowships, germany, Graduate, Leaders
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