Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program 2010 in CDS In USA

Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program 2010 in CDS In USA

About CDS:
CDS International, founded in 1968, is a nonprofit international exchange organization based in New York City. CDS offers a diverse portfolio of exchange programs, professional work internships, study tours, seminars, and language and cultural training programs designed to prepare individuals and corporations for a globally interconnected society. We currently administer over 30 customized programs with more than 15 partner organizations and 800 companies worldwide. We pride ourselves on the personalized service we provide each participant, partner organization, and company. CDS is extremely dedicated to its mission and we welcome you to learn more about our organization and staff.

Detail:
The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program is a distinguished transatlantic initiative that each year offers twenty accomplished young Americans the opportunity to complete a high-level professional development program in Germany. Over the course of a nine-month program, Bosch Fellows complete two work phases at leading German institutions, both customized to each fellow’s professional expertise, and attend three seminars with key decision-makers from the public and private sectors, taking place across Europe. Fellows are recruited from business administration, journalism, law, public policy and closely related fields. No German language skills are required at the time of application. The program is fully funded by Robert Bosch Stiftung, one of the largest foundations in Germany, with the goal of creating a new generation of American leaders who have firsthand experience in the political, economic and cultural environment of Germany and the E.U.

Program Highlights:
1. Two high-level work phases at leading institutions in Germany, customized to the Fellow’s interests. Past host institutions have included federal and local government, private corporations, media outlets, and NGOs.
2. Three seminars across Europe, each lasting several weeks and covering issues of German, European and transatlantic concern
3. Monthly stipend of EUR 2,000 (tax-free in Germany) for the duration of the program, September through May
4. Health, accident, and liability insurance
5. Financial support for an accompanying spouse and children, including 50% of travel costs, supplemental living stipend, health insurance, and limited funding for language training
6. Accommodation and roundtrip travel (from U.S. points only) for orientation program in Washington D.C.
7. Transatlantic flight and seminar travel throughout Europe
8. Generous funding for language training in the U.S. and Germany prior to program start; no German language skills are required at time of application
9. Membership in active Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Alumni Association with over 400 members

Application Deadline:
October 15, 2010 for the 2011–2012 program year.

Contact:
CDS International
440 Park Avenue South
New York, NY 10016
Main Line: +1 212.497.3500
Main Fax: +1 212.497.3535
Monday–Thursday, 9:00am–5:30pm ET (U.S.)
Friday, 9:00am–1:00pm ET (U.S.)

Source: http://www.cdsintl.org/