The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program in Germany

  Germany

Augsburg,  Berlin,  Dresden,  Hamburg,  Heidelberg,  Munich (Munchen)

Term: Academic Year 

Description: The Robert Bosch Foundation and CDS International invite US professionals to apply for the 2010-2011 Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program. Twenty Bosch Fellows will complete a nine-month professional development program consisting of two high-level work phases in major German institutions and three seminars throughout Europe.

Highlights:
- High-level work experience in German institutions including the federal government and parliament, private corporations, print and broadcast media, law firms and NGOs.

- Travel, seminars and networking events throughout Europe -- fellows meet with key decision-makers in the public and private sectors, gaining an in-depth understanding of current issues facing the European Union and Germany

- EUR 2,000 monthly stipend and compensation package including health, accident and liability insurance and coverage of transatlantic and program-related travel costs; additional funding is available for families

- Intensive German language training provided as needed in US and Germany up to seven months prior to program start in September 2010. No German language skills required at time of application.

- Incredible networking opportunities with over 400 Robert Bosch Fellowship Alumni

Qualifications: Candidates should be US citizens between the ages of 23 and 34 with 2+ years of relevant work experience in their proposed field of work in Germany. Candidates should have Graduate degree completed or in progress in the following fields: business administration, economics, journalism, mass communications, law, political science, and public affairs/public policy. Applicants without Master degrees are encouraged to apply provided they have at least several years of relevant work experience in the respective field.

Salary / Pay: EUR 2,000 monthly stipend and compensation package including health, accident and liability insurance and coverage of transatlantic and program-related travel costs; additional funding is available for families

Experience Required: yes

Master's Degree or several years of relevant work experience

This Program is open to American Participants.

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• In-Person Interview Required
• Letters of Reference
• Resume
• Transcript
• Written Application

Post-Program Services Include:

• Alumni Network
• Exit Debriefing Abroad
• Job and Internship Network
• Re-Entry Debriefing at Home

CDS International, Inc.'s Mission Statement: We are a nonprofit organization that supports intercultural understanding through professional development programs in Argentina, Germany, Russia, Spain, and the United States. Our programs include international internships, professional fellowships, State Department public diplomacy initiatives, J-1 visa services, work-study programs, and study tours. We have over 40 years of experience working with participants from more than 80 countries.

Year Founded: 1968