Alexander von Humboldt-German Chancellor Fellowship 2023

Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is offering an exciting and generous fellowship to support qualified students coming to study from around the globe for different study program to apply for the Fellowship Program 2023/2024 academic session.

This fellowship program is sponsored by German Chancellor and hosted by Alexander von Humboldt Foundation. The fellowship program is under the patronage of the Federal Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany. Up to 60 German Chancellor Fellowships are awarded each year up to ten per country. Its open to students in all level of study.

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation is a foundation established by the government of the Federal Republic of Germany and funded by the Federal Foreign Office, the Federal Ministry of Education and research, the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development as well as other national and international partners; it promotes international academic cooperation between excellent scientists and scholars from Germany and from abroad.

If you are interested in actively participating in an international network of dedicated leaders, then come to Germany with a German Chancellor Fellowship from the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation to take the next step of your career. The fellowship will allow the successful fellow to implement a self-chosen project that supports their career development.

Fellowship Summary:

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)

Requirements and Eligibility Criteria for Alexander von Humboldt-German Chancellor Fellowship 2023:

Work in a field such as politics, business, media, administration, society or culture and have demonstrable initial leadership experience
Have completed your first academic degree (Bachelor or comparable degree) no more than twelve years ago. The key date for calculating this twelve-year period is 1 October of the year in which the selection is
Want to conduct an independently developed project with a host of your choice in Germany
have good knowledge of English and/or German
Hold Brazilian, Chinese, Indian, Russian, South African or American citizenship

Fellowship Benefits

Monthly fellowship grant of 2,000 euros, 2,300 euros or 2,600 euros – depending on your training and career level.
Intensive language course before commencement of fellowship and funding for German courses during your fellowship,
Individual support during stay in Germany.
Additional financial support, e.g. for accompanying family members, for travel expenses, for full private health insurance or for an additional German language course.
Joint events where you experience professional and personal intercultural exchange with other fellows from your year group and gain insights into German culture and society.
Networking activities that enable the fellow to collaborate in peer groups and independently organize smaller network formats with other fellows.
A two-week study tour through Germany as well as a number of events where you can connect with other fellows and meet representatives of German businesses and institutions.
Extensive alumni sponsorship, in particular to support long-term connections with your cooperation partners in Germany over the duration of your entire professional career.

Application Procedures for the 2023/2024 Alexander von Humboldt-German Chancellor Fellowship (how to apply):

Interested applicants for the German Chancellor Fellowships 2023 are to apply online and ensure to submit the following required documents:

Letter of motivation: Explain what leadership experience you already have, your drive and what your career goals are.
Project plan: Outline the project you have developed yourself and agreed with your intended host prior to applying.
Extensive statement including mentoring agreement from your host in Germany
Two letters of recommendation (not more than 12 months old) from individuals who can provide information on your professional, personal and/or academic background

Applicants are to note that the online application form contains links where the letters of recommendation and statements can be uploaded. Please forward these links to the relevant individuals as soon as possible. Applicants will be sent a confirmation e-mail as soon as all their required documents are received.

Application Deadline: 15 October 2023

For more information about this opportunity, Visit the Official Website.