German Chancellor Fellowship

German chancellor fellowship offers research projects to students from Brazil, India, China, Russia, and the USA. The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation has initiated the German chancellor fellowship, where the selected candidates will spend a year in Germany networking with international leaders. Each year, the foundation selects over 50 students for the German chancellor fellowship programme.

The Humboldt foundation German chancellor fellowship conducts research projects in politics, public administration, business, society and culture. The objective is to develop relations between Germany and relevant countries. The German chancellor fellowship supports the selected fellows for twelve months. However, cash rewards vary depending on their academic and professional achievements.

Table of Contents

• German Chancellor Fellowship Eligibility Criteria
• German Chancellor Fellowship - How to Apply for a Host in Germany?
• German Chancellor Fellowship Benefits
• How to Apply for German Chancellor Fellowship?
• German Chancellor Fellowship Essential Documents
• German Chancellor Fellowship Selection Process
• German Chancellor Fellowship Important Dates
• German Chancellor Fellowship Contact Details

German Chancellor Fellowship Eligibility Criteria

Only the graduates from selected countries are eligible to apply for the German chancellor fellowship programme. The fellows will work on a project developed by themselves under the mentorship of a German host. The eligibility criteria include:

• The candidates should find a host in Germany, and it can be an institution, trust or university. 
• They should receive a confirmation from the host in Germany.
• The citizens of one of the following countries are eligible to apply for the German chancellor fellowship:
• India
• USA
• Russia
• China
• Brazil
• The candidates should have obtained the bachelor's degree or equivalent within the last twelve years.
• The candidates should have leadership experience.
• They should be able to speak in German or English language.
• Candidates who have stayed more than six months in Germany before the application deadline are not eligible to apply for the German chancellor fellowship programme.

German Chancellor Fellowship How to Apply for a Host in Germany?

The candidates must find a host in Germany before applying for the Humboldt foundation German chancellor fellowship programme. To find an appropriate host, they can refer to the following points:

• The candidates of Russia, China and the USA can contact the Alumni Association of German Chancellor fellowship in their country. 
• However, there are no German alumni associations in India and Brazil.
• Instead, the candidates can approach a German organisation in their country to establish contacts in Germany. 

German Chancellor Fellowship Benefits

The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation selects ten students from the eligible countries for the German chancellor fellowship every year. It is a twelve-month programme, including four-week introductory seminar sessions conducted in October. However, the fellowship might extend for up to three months if required. The benefits of the German chancellor fellowship are as follows:

• The selected candidates will receive either EUR 2,150, EUR 2,450 or EUR 2,750, depending on their level of study and achievements. 
• The grant amount includes mobility allowance and health insurance for the candidates.
• The German chancellor fellowship grants EUR 500 as a cost allowance every month.
• The German chancellor fellowship also grants the candidate's travel allowance.
• The fellowship additionally grants EUR 326 for the spouse and EUR 324 for a child to stay in Germany for upto three months.
• The fellowship will conduct a German language course in August and September for the benefit of the students. The students should mandatorily attend the training.
• The candidates will receive an allowance to stay at any institute in Europe for upto two months to help them complete their research.
• The selected candidates will receive total alumni support throughout the project.
• The fellows will get an opportunity to participate in several events and make acquaintances with other fellows and representatives of German companies or institutions.

How to Apply for German Chancellor Fellowship?

The Alexander von Humboldt, German chancellor fellowship, will auto-consider all the applicants who register for the programme. They should ensure they meet the requirements before registering for the German chancellor fellowship. The candidates will receive a receipt after a successful registration. The stepwise procedure to register for the Humboldt foundation German chancellor fellowship are as follows:

Step 1 - The candidates should visit the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation registration webpage.

Step 2 - They should register themselves by clicking on the link 'I am new to the Humboldt Foundation and would like to create a user account'.

Step 3 - The candidates should create an account by providing details such as email address, name, password and username.

Step 4 - After filling in the details, the candidates should click on the 'submit' button to complete the German chancellor fellowship registration.

German Chancellor Fellowship Essential Documents

The candidates should prepare the mandatory documents and keep them handy. They should ensure the documents are complete and accurate. The list of documents required for the Alexander von Humboldt German chancellor fellowship programme are as follows:

• Two recommendation letters 
  1. Note: The letter should not be more than twelve months old.
  2. The referee should mention the candidate's personal, professional and academic achievement.
• A motivational letter containing two pages
  1. Note: The candidates should mention their leadership experience and career goals.
• Project plan of three pages
  1. Note: The applicants should prepare a report about the project developed by them, its objectives and the timeline.
  2. They should confirm their project from their host in Germany before applying for the German chancellor fellowship.
  3. The applicants should write about their project, its significance and how it will help Germany's relations with their home country.
• Mentorship agreement from the host in Germany
  1. Note: The candidates should submit a detailed report, including the German host's confirmation while applying for the Humboldt foundation German chancellor fellowship.
• Bachelor's or an equivalent course degree dated less than twelve years.
• Other academic transcripts with certified translations

German Chancellor Fellowship Selection Process

The foundation selects the candidates based on their professional and academic achievements. The selection panel's decisions are final and binding. However, the rejected candidates can request individual feedback and re-apply for the German chancellor fellowship. The selection process of the Alexander von Humboldt German chancellor fellowship involves three phases. They are:

Phase I - The selection committee will choose 15 candidates from each eligible country. The panel selects the candidates from the first phase based on applications that are formally approved. The German chancellor fellowship will provide written documents and an invitation for a selection meeting at Bonn. 

Phase II - The candidates should attend a 20-minute personal interview conducted either in German or English. The candidates should present their projects to an independent selection panel during the interview. The panel will decide the allocation of the German counsellor fellowship.

Phase III - The selected candidates should participate in a group discussion on a general topic.

German Chancellor Fellowship - Factors Affecting Selection Process

The factors considered while selecting candidates for the Alexander von Humboldt German chancellor fellowship are as follows:

• Candidates' previous career and leadership experience.
• The significance of the German counsellor fellowship in their career development.
• How their project will develop the relations between Germany and their home country.
• Their outlook and future role as an international leader.
• Their knowledge of the project.

German Chancellor Fellowship Important Dates

The candidates can apply from March 15th to October 15th every year. The applicants registering outside this timeline will be eligible for the next round of applications. The foundation will notify the candidates about the next round of the German chancellor fellowship's application commencement by email. The important dates of the German chancellor fellowship are as follows:

German Chancellor Fellowship Contact Details

The contact details of the German chancellor fellowship are as follows:

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