Grant and Funding Opportunity Announcements
German Chancellor Scholarships
Application Deadline: 10/31/2007
Since 1990 the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation (AvH), with funds made available by the German Federal Foreign Office, has awarded as many as ten German Chancellor Fellowships each year to young U.S. citizens from any profession or field of study who show outstanding potential for future leadership. Selected fellows represent the private, public, not-for-profit, cultural, and academic sectors. Successful candidates have come from social and policy sciences, government, law, journalism, communications, management, finance, economics, architecture, graphic and performing arts, humanities, public service, and environmental affairs. Applications from the life sciences and engineering may be considered if the topics have a compelling social or humanistic dimension.The program provides for a stay of one year in Germany for professional development, study, or research. Through their experiences as German Chancellor Fellows, individuals are exposed to the political, economic, social, and cultural life of Germany. Established under the patronage of the Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany and the President of the United States of America, the program was created in the hope that important positions in American society would continue to be filled by innovative individuals with first-hand knowledge of Germany.
Applicants design individual projects tailored to their professional development and goals and decide at which institutions to pursue them. Individuals may also arrange internships, junior staff positions, or training or performance programs. Before submitting an application, applicants are expected to have established contact with a mentor in Germany who agrees to provide professional assistance throughout the program year.
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Funding Agencies:
- Humboldt Foundation
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