Alexander von Humboldt-German Chancellor Fellowship 2022

Do you consider yourself a possible future leader? Are you a recent graduate with little or no prior leadership experience? Then submit an application for the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s German Chancellor Fellowship.

German Chancellor Fellowship

The Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany is the patron of the fellowship program. Each year, up to 60 German Chancellor Fellowships are given, with 10 each nation.

Fellowship Sponsor(s): German Chancellor

Host Institution(s): Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

Number of Awards: Several

Study Level: All study levels

Duration: 12 months

Nationality: See Eligibility Criteria (below)

German Chancellor Fellowship 2022 | Details

Come to Germany with a German Chancellor Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to take the next step in your career if you want to actively participate in an international network of devoted leaders. The fellowship will enable the successful fellow to carry out a project of their choosing that will help them further their career.

German Chancellor Fellowship  | Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must ensure that they satisfy the following standards in order to be considered for the German Chancellor Fellowship 2022:

  • Have demonstrated first leadership experience in a sector such as politics, business, journalism, administration, society, or culture.
  • You must have earned your first academic degree (Bachelor’s or similar degree) within the last twelve years. The 1 October of the year in which the selection is made is the pivotal date for calculating this twelve-year term.
    Do you want to work on an independently designed project in Germany with a host of your choice?
  • have an excellent command of English and/or German languages
  • Hold citizenship in Brazil, China, India, Russia, South Africa, or the United States.

Fellowship Benefits

  • Depending on your training and professional level, you will get a monthly fellowship stipend of 2,170 euros, 2,470 euros, or 2,770 euros.
  • Intensive language training prior to the start of the fellowship, as well as financing for German courses during the fellowship,
  • Personalized assistance during your stay in Germany.
  • Financial assistance, such as for accompanying family members, travel fees, full private health insurance, or a second German language course.
  • Joint activities where you may engage in professional and personal intercultural exchange with other year group fellows while learning about German culture and society.
  • Networking activities allow the fellow to work in peer groups and organize smaller networks with other fellows on their own.
  • A two-week study trip of Germany, as well as a variety of events where you may meet fellow students and representatives from German businesses and institutions.
  • Extensive alumni sponsorship, especially to support long-term relationships with your German cooperation partners over the course of your professional career.

How to Apply for the German Chancellor Fellowship

Applicants for the German Chancellor Fellowships 2022 should apply online and ensure that they provide the necessary documents:

  • Letter of motivation: Explain what leadership experience you already have, your passion, and your career ambitions.
  • Project plan: Before you apply, make a strategy for the project you’ve created and agreed on with your chosen host.
  • A detailed statement from your German host, including a mentorship agreement.
  • Two letters of recommendation from persons who can offer information about your professional, personal, and/or academic history (not older than 12 months).

Applicants should be aware that the online application form includes links to add letters of recommendation and statements. Please provide these links to the appropriate people as soon as feasible. As soon as all of the relevant documents are received, applicants will receive a confirmation e-mail.

Deadline for applications: October 15, 2022.

For more information, go to the official website.

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