To strengthen the ties of friendship and understanding between the United States and Germany, the Robert Bosch Stiftung sponsors and administers a Fellowship that offers an intensive professional development program in Germany. The Bosch Fellowship strives to advance transatlantic relations by broadening Fellows’ professional competence and expertise, as well as by expanding their cultural horizons. Up to 15 fellows will be selected. Through the program’s unique format of seminars and work phases, Bosch Fellows gain an insider’s understanding of the German professional world, make a wide variety of contacts with key decision makers, and become more familiar with German and European views on global issues.
The Robert Bosch Stiftung is one of the major German foundations associated with a private company and has managed the philanthropic bequest of company founder Robert Bosch for over 50 years.
Eligibility:
Candidates for the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program must meet the following requirements:
• U.S. citizen
• 40 years of age or younger at the application deadline
• Minimum five years of relevant, full-time work experience in target fellowship field (excluding internships)
• Graduate degree preferred
• Evidence of outstanding professional performance
• Sincere commitment to furthering the transatlantic relationship
How to Apply:
The candidates can apply on-line through the given link: https://carl.culturalvistas.org/CARL/pt/request/?prgm_code=Bosch
Supporting Documents:
• Current resume/CV
• Answers to the short essay questions
• Official graduate transcript(s)
• Two letters of recommendation
• Undergraduate transcripts (Optional)
• Photo (Optional)
Award Amount:
• One or two high-level practical phases (stages) at leading institutions in Germany
• Traveling seminar series covering issues of German, European and transatlantic concern
• Up to five months of German language training
• Monthly stipend within the range of EUR 3,200 to 3,700 starting in October, monthly summer stipend of EUR 1.500 + free accommodations during July, August, and September, exact amount of stipend dependent upon marital status
• Accommodation and travel to Washington, D.C. for the orientation program
• Flights to and from Germany
• Lifelong membership in the Robert Bosch Foundation Alumni Association (RBFAA)
Application Deadline:
The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program application must be submitted online no later than 11:59 p.m. EST on November 1, 2016.
Link for More Information:
http://www.bosch-stiftung.de/content/language2/html/959.asp
Contact Information:
For more information, you can contact:
• Anda Ruf Telefon 0711 46084-470
• anda.ruf-at-bosch-stiftung.de
