ROBERT BOSCH FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR FUTURE AMERICAN LEADERS The Robert Bosch Stiftung (Foundation) and CDS International, Inc. invite US professionals to apply for the 2007-2008
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program. Twenty Fellows will complete a nine-month program consisting of two high-level work phases in major German institutions and three European-wide seminars. Bosch Fellows meet with key decision-makers in the public and private sectors, and deepen their understanding of issues facing Germany, the EU and the transatlantic relationship today. Detailed program information is available in our
informational flyer.
ROBERT BOSCH FOUNDATION FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- High-level work experience in German institutions including the federal government & parliament, law firms, private corporations, major German print and broadcast media, think tanks, associations, and cultural organizations
- Professional European-wide travel, seminars and networking events -- fellows gain a meaningful understanding of issues facing the European Union and Germany today
- Generous monthly stipend and compensation package including health, accident and liability insurance; additional funding for families
- Intensive German language training provided as needed in US and Germany prior to program start in September 2006. No German language skills required at time of application.
- Incredible networking opportunities with 360+ Robert Bosch Fellowship Alumni
ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS
- US citizenship
- age 23-34 (no younger than 23 or older than 34 at the time of application)
- 2+ years relevant work experience in proposed field of work during the fellowship
- Graduate degree completed or in progress in business administration, economics, journalism, mass communications, law, political science, public affairs/public policy. Applicants without Master degrees are encouraged to apply provided they have at least 2+ years of work experience in the respective field.
FINANCES AND BENEFITS
- Accommodation and round-trip transportation to New York (from U.S. points only) for candidates invited for interviews
- Accommodation and round-trip transportation to Washington D.C. (from U.S. points only) for fellows’ pre-departure orientation
- All program-related travel costs, including round-trip air transportation between each fellow’s U.S. residence and Germany
- A monthly stipend of EUR 1,800 for the duration of the program in Germany (September-May)
- Funding for language training
- Limited health, accident and liability insurance for the duration of the program
- Financial support for an accompanying spouse and children, including 50% of travel costs, a supplement to the living stipend, a language training budget and insurance above
- Membership in active Robert Bosch Foundation Alumni Association with over 360 members (www.boschalumni.net)
APPLICATION INFORMATION
Applicants must submit the following documents in English to CDS International:
- Application form, completed and duly signed
- Resume
- Official transcript of graduate studies (or of undergraduate studies, if applicant has no graduate level transcript)
- A personal statement (maximum of 2 pages and 850 words) describing short- and long-term career plans, interest in transatlantic relations, and personal objectives for the proposed stay in Germany. It is essential to describe the experience the applicant hopes to acquire in the seminars and the work phases of the Bosch program, proposing institutions and/or companies for both work phases.
- Two letters of recommendation (in English)
Applications must be received at CDS International no later than
October 16, 2006 for the program beginning in September 2007.
Application forms and instructions are available for download at our website. Inquiries may be addressed to Jeanne Fahey or Annika Rigole at 212.497.3500 or
bosch@cdsintl.org.
CONTACT INFORMATION Jeanne Fahey / Annika Rigole
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program
CDS International, Inc
871 United Nations Plaza, 15th Floor
New York, NY 10017-1814
Phone: (212) 497-3500
Fax: (212) 497-3535
bosch@cdsintl.org http://www.cdsintl.org/fromusa/bosch.htm
Posted By: Reginald Culpepper
Thursday, August 17th 2006 at 2:05PM
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