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Introduction to the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship 2025
Are you a young U.S. professional eager to deepen transatlantic ties and build your career through global exposure? The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship 2025 is a fully funded, nine‐to‐twelve‐month immersive program in Germany that blends high‐level professional placement with intensive seminars—designed for future leaders in business, journalism, public policy, law, or non‐profits.
About the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship
Launched in 1984 by the Robert Bosch Stiftung, this prestigious fellowship connects 15 exceptional early-career U.S. professionals with top-tier host institutions across Germany. Fellows gain hands-on experience, attend specialized seminars on German-Arab, German-China, or international relations, and build meaningful networks with decision-makers in politics, business, and civil society.
Eligibility Criteria
Ideal candidates:
- Hold U.S. citizenship
- Have a university degree and 3–7 years of professional experience in relevant fields
- Demonstrate leadership potential, global mindset, and intercultural communication skills
- Possess very good English; German is not required at application (intensive language prep is provided).
Benefits of the Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship 2025
- Fully Funded Fellowship: Includes salary, travel, housing, health insurance, and German language training
- Hands-on Placement: Work in an influential institution—government, media, NGOs, or industry
- High-Level Seminars: Engage with German political, business, and cultural elites during three week-long modules
- German Language Training: Intensive prep before departure and in-country follow-up (transport included)
- Global Networking: Connect with 100+ alumni and leaders in both Germany and the U.S.
- Career Acceleration: Alumni have secured leadership roles in diplomacy, government, academia, and the private sector
- Cultural Immersion: Live and work in Germany while gaining deep insights into its culture and systems
- Symbol of Excellence: A Bosch Fellowship is a standout add-on to resumes and LinkedIn profiles
Application Requirements
- Resume and Cover Letter: Highlight leadership, intercultural skills, and motivation
- References: 2 professional recommendations
- Writing Sample: Policy brief, article, or analytical paper (~2–3 pages)
- Degree Transcripts
- Language Declaration: No German required—proficiency is optional
Selection Criteria
The selection panel looks for:
- Leadership potential and initiative
- Professional excellence and relevant regional/global awareness
- Commitment to U.S.–Germany relations and global cooperation
- Cultural adaptability and a lifelong learning mindset
How to Apply
- Click the link below to apply
- Select the “U.S.-Germany Fellowship” track
- Fill out the application form and upload the required documents
- Submit before the regional cut-off deadline
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
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