The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation grants up to 10 German Chancellor Fellowships every year to prospective leaders from South Africa to conduct a socially-relevant and independently developed research projects with a host of their choice in Germany for a period of 12 months.
The German Chancellor Fellowship Programme is targeted at university graduates who have an international outlook and initial leadership experience. It addresses prospective decision-makers, multipliers and thought leaders from a broad range of professional fields such as politics, public administration and business as well as society and culture. This fellowship programme is intended to give participants the opportunity to spend a year in Germany exploring new solutions to the global issues of our times and widening their networks.
Degree level
Fellowship for graduates.
Deadlines
15 October 2021.
An application would ideally be prepared a year before the deadline. Time must be factored in to identify the host in Germany and to prepare a convincing research proposal.
Who can apply?
Graduates from South Africa who:
- have obtained their first academic degree (Bachelor or equivalent) no more than 12 months ago;
- works in fields such as politics, business, media, administration, society or culture and have demonstrable initial leadership experience
Fields of Study
Politics, business, media, administration, society or culture.
Fellowship benefits
- a monthly fellowship grant of 2,170 euros, 2,470 euros or 2,770 euros (approximately R36 518.42 – R47 049) – depending on your training and career level;
- an intensive language course before you begin your fellowship and funding for German courses during your fellowship;
- individual support during your stay in Germany;
- additional financial support, e.g. for accompanying family members, for travel expenses, for full private health insurance or for an additional German language course;
- joint events where you experience professional and personal intercultural exchange with other fellows from your year group and gain insights into German culture and society;
- networking activities that enable you to collaborate in peer groups and independently organise smaller network formats with other fellows;
- a two-week study tour through Germany as well as a number of events where you can connect with other fellows and meet representatives of German businesses and institutions;
- extensive alumni sponsorship, in particular to support long-term connections with your cooperation partners in Germany over the duration of your entire professional career.
Your host institution will receive a monthly allowance for research costs of 500 euros.
Application process
Applications are to be submitted Alexander von Humboldt Foundation online only.
Contact
The Alexander von Humboldt Foundation can be contacted through this email address:
The German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) Information Centre Johannesburg can be contacted for further support, advice and information:
Website: www.daad.org.za/contact
Email:
Documents and links
Note
Please note that this opportunity is not offered by the Department of Higher Education and Training. Applicants are required to undertake their own research into programmes and institutions and are responsible for ensuring that the qualifications will be recognised in South Africa. If there are any discrepancies in the details provided, the information given by the sponsor supersedes the details provided above. No additional financial support will be provided by the Department of Higher Education and Training.
