German Chancellor Fellowships for young leaders June 3, 2013 By fundsfordevelopmentorganizations Deadline- 15 September 2013 The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is accepting applications for German Chancellor Fellowship Program with an interest in international issues and demonstrated leadership potential. The purpose of this program is to focus on young professionals who are likely to become decision-makers, thought leaders, and influential voices in their respective fields. Fellows will be recruited from a broad range of areas such as politics and public policy, law, media, business, the non-governmental sector, and the arts. The programme provides fellows the opportunity to spend one year in Germany, where they will network with other prospective leaders from abroad and explore new solutions to the global issues of our times. This prestigious programme builds on Germany’s established and growing reputation as a favored destination for problem-focused international dialogue and a meeting place for tomorrow’s international leaders. Benefits- • 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. • an allowance for research costs of 500 EUR per month to be paid to the host in Germany • a lump sum to cover the fellow’s return travel expenses, if the costs are not borne by a third party • family allowances for family members spending at least three months in Germany (up to 326 EUR per month for the fellow’s spouse and up to 234 EUR per month for each child) • German language courses in the fellow’s home country before the start of the stay in Germany as well as during the stay in Germany to expand the skills acquired during the intensive language course • a Europe allowance for a stay of one to two months at an institute in another European country (not, however, the fellow’s home country) if a stay of this kind is necessary to carry out the project • extensive alumni sponsorship following successful completion of the fellow’s stay in Germany, particularly for the purpose of sustaining contact with collaborative partners in Germany during the alumni’s entire professional career Eligibility & Criteria- • 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 (approx. 2 pages) • a project plan (approx. 3 pages); 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 For more information, visit this link : humboldt-foundation.de/web/4074.html
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