Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program in Germany

Location: Germany: Berlin, Cologne (Koln), Frankfurt

Term: Academic Year

Cultural Vistas

http://www.culturalvistas.org

440 Park Avenue South, 2nd Floor New York, NY 10016 United States

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Phone: 212-497-3500

Fax: 212-497-3535

Description

The Robert Bosch Foundation and Cultural Vistas (formerly AIPT-CDS) invite US professionals to apply for the 2012-2013 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. For more information, visit our website.

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 2012. No German language skills required at time of application.

- Incredible networking and career-changing opportunities with over 460 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 (ca. 5) of relevant work experience in the respective field.

Job/Intern Types
  • Accounting
  • Agronomy
  • Business Admin, Management
  • Media (Radio, TV, & Film)
  • Communications
  • Criminal Justice
  • Economics
  • Finance
  • Interdisciplinary
  • International Relations
  • International Trade
  • Journalism
  • Labor & Industrial Relations
  • Law
  • Marketing, Ad, PR
  • Political Science/Politics
  • Public Admin, Public Pol, Govt
  • Social Sciences
  • Sociology
  • Urban & Regional Planning
Languages
  • German

Cost in US$:

Cost Includes:

Credit Available

no

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 Participant.

Application Process Involves
  • Essay
  • In-Person Interview Required
  • Letters of Reference
  • Resume
  • Transcript
  • Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
2 weeks to 3 months
Post Services Include
  • Alumni Network
  • Exit Debriefing Abroad
  • Job and Internship Network
  • Re-Entry Debriefing at Home
Cultural Vistas's Mission Statement

To enrich minds, advance global skills, build careers, and connect lives through international exchange.

Year Founded

1950

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