The FASPE Fellowship 2026 is now inviting applications for a fully funded two-week study program focusing on professional ethics and ethical leadership. The program will take place in Germany and Poland, engaging participants in meaningful discussions about the responsibilities tied to their professions. This fellowship is open to students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals from various fields.
- 🌍 Global Opportunity: FASPE Fellowship 2026 is open to students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals worldwide, with no nationality restrictions.
- 📅 Duration & Dates: Fully funded two-week program in Germany and Poland.
- Business, Law, Design & Technology: May 22 – June 5, 2026
- Medical, Journalism, Clergy & Religious Leaders: June 19 – July 3, 2026
- 🎓 Focus Areas: Professional ethics and ethical leadership across Business, Clergy, Design & Technology, Journalism, Law, and Medicine.
- 📚 Learning Goals:
- Study historical professional behavior in Nazi Germany.
- Apply lessons to contemporary ethical challenges in participants’ careers.
- Develop moral courage and ethical leadership skills.
- 🏛️ Program Features:
- Visits to historical sites in Berlin, Krakow, and Oświęcim.
- Daily seminars led by specialized faculty.
- One to two hours of walking per day for site tours.
- 💰 Benefits Covered:
- Round-trip airfare, local transportation, admission fees, hotels, group meals.
- Program materials and pocket money for additional meals.
- 📝 Eligibility & Requirements:
- Open to enrolled students, graduates, and early-career professionals.
- Submit online form, Resume/CV, transcripts, short essays, and 2 recommendation letters.
- ⏰ Application Deadline: January 4, 2026, 11:59 PM EST. Recommendation letters due January 9, 2026.
- ✉️ Application Submission: Via Submittable; first-year students without grades must provide a dean’s letter.
- 📧 Contact: Recruiting Coordinator Jake Holzman – jholzman@faspe-ethics.org
Designation:
FASPE Fellowship 2026
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Program Duration | 2 Weeks |
| Countries | Germany, Poland |
| Application Deadline | January 4, 2026, 11:59 PM EST |
| Program Dates | May 22 – June 5, 2026 (Business, Law, Design & Technology) June 19 – July 3, 2026 (Medical, Journalism, Clergy) |
| Funding | Fully Funded |
Research Area
- Professional Ethics
- Ethical Leadership
Location
- Berlin, Germany
- Krakow and Oświęcim, Poland
Eligibility/Qualification
- Who Can Apply?
- Enrolled students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals in the fields of Business, Medicine, Law, Journalism, Design & Technology, and the Clergy.
- Nationality:
- Open to all nationals with no restrictions.
Description
The FASPE Fellowship program is designed to encourage participants to reflect on the ethical dimensions of their professional roles by examining historical lessons from Nazi Germany. It aims to highlight the moral responsibilities of professionals in shaping society. Fellows will engage in site visits, seminars, and discussions that promote ethical decision-making and leadership skills.
Through this fellowship, participants will:
- Learn about historical behaviors of professionals during the Nazi regime and their implications.
- Explore contemporary ethical challenges in their respective fields.
- Develop leadership skills grounded in moral courage.
How to Apply
- Complete the online application form through Submittable.
- Submit a Resume/CV that includes educational and professional history.
- Provide unofficial transcripts from all higher education institutions.
- Answer short essay questions specific to the selected field of fellowship.
- Secure two letters of recommendation from academic or professional supervisors.
- Ensure all materials are submitted by the deadline.
Last Date for Apply
January 4, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
For further details and to apply, please visit the official FASPE Fellowship website.
