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Published by IR Admin at 20th Aug 2021
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The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants up to 60 German Chancellor Fellowships every year to prospective leaders from Brazil, China, India, Russia, South Africa and the USA – irrespective of their field of work.
Introduction

The German Chancellor Fellowship for Tomorrow’s Leaders

Open to applicants from South Africa

Application deadline: 15 October 2021

Recommended period of sponsorship: 1 October 2022 – 30 September 2023

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants up to 60 German Chancellor Fellowships every year to prospective leaders from Brazil, China, India, Russia, 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.

The German Chancellor Fellowship in a nutshell

Fellowship benefits

  • A monthly fellowship of €2,150, €2,450 or €2,750, depending on your qualifications
  • Flexible timing: 12-month fellowship between 1 August 2022 – 31 March 2024
  • Individual mentoring during your stay in Germany
  • Additional financial support for items such as family members accompanying you, travel expenses or a German language course
  • A study tour of Germany, an opportunity to meet the German chancellor at the end of your stay and a number of networking events
  • Joint programme events and the chance to actively cooperate in peer groups and organise smaller-scale networking formats
  • Extensive alumni sponsorship, particularly to help you sustain contact with collaborative partners in Germany during your entire professional career

Application requirements

  • The applicant must be a national of Brazil, China, India, Russia, 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

Application
Further information, a list of all application requirements and a link to the online application form are available at www.humboldt-foundation.de/youngleaders.

Advice and contact
If you have any questions regarding the German Chancellor Fellowship Programme or would like individual guidance, please contact us at info@avh.de.
You can find examples of projects conducted at Fellows in Portrait

The Chancellor of the Federal Republic of Germany is the patron of this fellowship programme.

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