FASPE Fellowship 2027 in Germany and Poland (Fully Funded)
Applications are officially open for the prestigious FASPE Fellowship 2027. This fully funded, intensive two-week educational initiative takes place in Germany and Poland, focusing on contemporary professional ethics and moral leadership. FASPE (Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics) addresses ethical challenges by examining how professionals in key fields allowed their expertise to be used in support of Nazi ideology and actions during the Holocaust, translating those historical lessons into practical leadership strategies for today’s workforce.
Program Overview Table
| Program Name | FASPE Fellowship 2027 |
|---|---|
| Host Countries | Germany (Berlin) and Poland |
| Duration | 2 Weeks |
| Funding Status | Fully Funded (Airfare, Lodging, Meals, Materials, Stipend) |
| Eligible Nationalities | All International Applicants |
| Application Deadline | January 3, 2027 |
Designation
Selected candidates will receive the prestigious designation of FASPE Fellow within their respective professional track. Fellowship alumni join an international network of professional leaders committed to ethical practice, leadership, and public engagement in their fields.
Research Area & Professional Fields
The FASPE Fellowship is tailored for current students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals operating across six core disciplines:
- Business: Ethical corporate leadership, financial accountability, and workplace ethics.
- Design & Technology: AI ethics, software design responsibility, bioethics in tech, and digital privacy.
- Journalism: Media integrity, reporting responsibilities, propaganda, and public information handling.
- Law: Legal ethics, judicial integrity, human rights, and constitutional accountability.
- Medicine: Bioethics, professional duties of healthcare providers, and human subject protections.
- Clergy / Religious Leadership: Moral courage, pastoral leadership, and religious responsibility in public life.
Location
The fellowship takes place across key historical sites in Berlin, Germany and multiple locations throughout Poland (including Krakow and Oświęcim/Auschwitz). By engaging with historical sites firsthand, fellows gain a contextualized understanding of how systemic moral failures occurred within respected institutions.
Scholarship Description & Financial Coverage
The FASPE Fellowship offers a fully funded, immersive two-week study program. It aims to instill moral leadership and professional accountability, recognizing that professional excellence requires ethical courage alongside technical expertise.
Financial Benefits Included:
- Airfare: Round-trip economy-class airfare to Europe.
- Travel & Logistics: All transportation expenses for group travel and scheduled site visits within Germany and Poland.
- Accommodation: Complete coverage of hotel and lodging expenses for the entirety of the 2-week program.
- Meals: All group meals are provided, along with pocket money/stipends for non-group meals.
- Materials & Entry: All educational course materials, administrative fees, and site admission costs.
Eligibility Criteria & Qualifications
Applicants must meet the following general qualifications to be eligible for consideration:
- Nationality: Open to candidates of all nationalities worldwide without restriction.
- Academic / Career Stage: Enrolled graduate/professional students, recent graduates, or early-career professionals in one of the six eligible tracks.
- Track Requirements: Candidates must meet the specific track-level prerequisites (e.g., currently pursuing or recently completed an MBA, JD, MD, MDiv, MS in Journalism/Tech, or equivalent professional degrees).
- Leadership Potential: Demonstrated interest in ethics, professional integrity, and leadership responsibilities.
Required Documents
Applicants must submit a complete portfolio through the official online platform, including:
- Online Application Form
- Official or Unofficial Academic Transcripts
- Updated Curriculum Vitae (CV) or Resume
- Responses to Short Essay Prompts
- Letters of Recommendation and Professional References
How to Apply
Applications for the FASPE Fellowship are processed exclusively online using the Submittable platform. Applicants must create an account, fill in personal details, upload academic documents, specify recommendation writers, and submit responses to the short essay prompts.
To begin your application and access the official instructions, visit the FASPE Official Application Portal.
Last Date to Apply & Timeline
The final deadline to complete and submit all application materials for international applicants is January 3, 2027.
2027 Program Cohort Schedule:
- Business, Law, and Design & Technology Tracks: May 28, 2027 – June 11, 2027
- Medical, Journalism, and Clergy & Religious Leaders Tracks: June 18, 2027 – July 2, 2027