German Chancellor Fellowship 2022 by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Germany [Amount of Rs. 2L]: Apply Soon

Applications are invited for the German Chancellor Fellowship 2022 by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. The last date of application is 15 October.

About the Fellowship

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s German Chancellor Fellowship Programme is targeted at university graduates from Brazil, the People’s Republic of China, India, the Russian Federation, South Africa, and the USA who have an international outlook and initial leadership experience.

It addresses prospective decision-makers, multipliers, and thought leaders from a broad range of professional fields such as politics, public administration, and business as well as society and culture. 

This fellowship programme is intended to give them the opportunity to spend a year in Germany exploring new solutions to the global issues of our times and widening their networks.

With this programme Germany once again presents itself as a destination of choice for intercultural dialogue and as a meeting place for the international leaders of tomorrow.

Eligibility

The German Chancellor Fellowship sponsors future decision-makers, multipliers, and thought leaders – regardless of industry. We invite you to apply if you

• hold Brazilian, Chinese, Indian, Russian, South African, or American citizenship

• work in a field such as politics, business, media, administration, society, or culture and have demonstrable initial leadership experience

• will have completed your first academic degree (Bachelor's or comparable degree) no more than twelve years ago. The key date for calculating this twelve-year period is 1 October 2023.

• want to conduct an independently developed project with a host of your choice in German

• have good knowledge of English and/or German

Benefits

We offer you:

• a monthly fellowship grant of 2,170 euros, 2,470 euros, or 2,770 euros – depending on your training and career level

• an intensive language course before you begin your fellowship and funding for German courses during your fellowship,

• individual support during your stay in Germany

• additional financial support, e.g. for accompanying family members, travel expenses, full private health insurance, or an additional German language course

• joint events where you experience professional and personal intercultural exchange with other fellows from your year group and gain insights into German culture and society,

• networking activities that enable you to collaborate in peer groups and independently organize smaller network formats with other fellows,

• a two-week study tour through Germany as well as a number of events where you can connect with other fellows and meet representatives of German businesses and institutions

• extensive alumni sponsorship, in particular, to support long-term connections with your cooperation partners in Germany over the duration of your entire professional career.

Application

Before applying, you should discuss the details of your project with your chosen host.

Please submit the necessary application documents to the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation online only.

• letter of motivation: Tell us what drives you, what leadership experience you already have, and what your career goals are

• project plan: Outline the project you have developed yourself and agreed with your intended host prior to applying. Why is your project of societal significance, and how will you be able to build bridges between Germany and your home country in the future?

• an extensive statement including mentoring agreement from your host in Germany

• two letters of recommendation (not more than 12 months old) from individuals who can provide information on your professional, personal, and/or academic background.

Contact

For any doubts and questions 

Email: info@avh.de

Click here to view the official notification of the German Chancellor Fellowship 2022 by the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation.