
Eligibility:
- Bachelor’s or comparable academic degree, completed less than twelve years prior to the starting date of the fellowship (1 September of the year following application)
- Citizenship of the United States, the Russian Federation or the People’s Republic of China
- Candidates from all professions and disciplines are eligible to apply
- Demonstrated leadership potential; applicants whose background is largely academic should also have gained some leadership experience beyond their own research activities
- Either English or German language skills
Application:
- A project plan (approx. 5 pages) detailing the project’s subject matter, goals and a time plan; the candidate must draw up the project plan independently and secure the support of the proposed mentor before submitting an application
- A detailed host’s statement, including a confirmation of support
- Two or three expert opinions from individuals qualified to comment on the candidate’s professional, personal, and/or academic background
- Application deadline for US applicants: October 15 (annually)
- Apply online: www.humboldt-foundation.de
It is considered a prestigious fellowship and the alumni of the program typically have gone on to very successful careers. View past fellows by subject on the American Friends website:www.americanfriends-of-avh.org. Additional program information, frequently asked questions, and a brochure on 2011/2012 AvH German Chancellor Fellows can be found on the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation’s website.