Bosch Fellowship to Germany

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Position Title: Bosch Fellowship to Germany

Description:
The Robert Bosch Foundation and CDS International invite US professionals to apply for the 2010-2011 Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program. Twenty Bosch Fellows will complete a nine-month professional development program consisting of two high-level work phases in major German institutions and three seminars throughout Europe.

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS
- High-level work experience in German institutions including the federal government and parliament, private corporations, print and broadcast media, law firms and NGOs.
- Travel, seminars and networking events throughout Europe -- fellows meet with key decision-makers in the public and private sectors, gaining an in-depth understanding of current issues facing the European Union and Germany
- Generous monthly stipend and compensation package including health, accident and liability insurance and coverage of transatlantic and program-related travel costs; additional funding is available for families
- Intensive German language training provided as needed in US and Germany up to seven months prior to program start in September 2011. No German language skills required at time of application.
- Incredible networking opportunities with over 440 Robert Bosch Fellowship Alumni

QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates should be US citizens between the ages of 23 and 34 with more than 2 years of relevant work experience in their proposed field of work in Germany. Candidates should have graduate degree completed or in progress in the following fields: business administration, economics, journalism, mass communications, law, political science, and public affairs/public policy. Applicants without graduate degrees are encouraged to apply provided they have at least several years of relevant work experience in the respective field.

Application Instructions:
Apply online at www.cdsintl.org/bosch. The application deadline is October 15.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
-Completed application
-Resume
-Official transcript of graduate studies (or of undergraduate if applicant has no graduate level transcript)
-A personal statement (approx. 2 pages or 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.
-2 letters of recommendation

Please submit application, resume, and personal statement using the online application system. Transcripts and recommendation letters must be received by October 15 at the following address:
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program
CDS International
440 Park Avenue South, 2nd Fl
New York, NY 10016

Contact:
Susana Lee
212.497.3527
bosch@cdsintl.org

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