The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants up to 50 German Chancellor Fellowships to prospective leaders from Brazil, China, India, South Africa and the USA – irrespective of their field of work. Together with a German host and mentor of their choice, fellows conduct a socially relevant project they have developed independently.
What is offered
- A monthly fellowship of €2,000, €2,300 or €2,600, depending on the applicant’s qualifications
- Flexible timing: 12-month fellowship between 1 August 2024 – 31 March 2026
- Individual mentoring during the stay in Germany
- Additional financial support such as mobility allowance, subsidies towards insurances, family benefits and support towards travel expenses
- Intensive preparatory German course and further language support
- Joint programme events with an opportunity to meet the German Chancellor, and an invitation to a study tour of Germany
- The chance to actively participate in a vibrant network and cooperate in peer groups
- Extensive alumni sponsorship, particularly to help sustain contact with collaborative partners in Germany during the fellow`s entire professional career
Who is eligible
- The applicant must be a national of Brazil, People's Republic of China, India, South Africa or the United States.
- Bachelor’s or equivalent academic degree completed less than twelve years before the beginning of the fellowship
- A mentoring agreement from the host in Germany
- A project plan which candidates must draw up independently and coordinate with their host.
- Initial proven leadership experience
Further information, a list of all application requirements and a link to the online application form are available here.
Advice and contact
If there are any questions regarding the German Chancellor Fellowship Programme, please contact us at info@avh.de.
Examples of projects conducted can be found at our website.
The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany is the patron of this fellowship programme.
Deadline: 15 October 2023