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Katja Kurz, 14 November 2014
2015 Internship and
Fellowship Programs
Professional exchanges sending
Americans to Germany
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Who We Are: Our Team
Over 60 years of experience with Germany
Serving over 5,000 students & professionals
Career-focused exchange programs
European Office in BerlinNetwork of
80+ countries
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Internship Programs in Germany
Cultural Vistas Fellowship – university students
EMGIP Landtag Internship – university students
IAESTE United States – university students
Independent Work Abroad – university students
Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program – professionals
Congress-Bundestag Youth Exchange – students & professionals
Internships Abroad in Germany – university students
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Cultural Vistas Fellowship
Highlights
Summer internships for
undergraduates without
international experience
Fields
All; entrepreneurship &
innovation focus
Standing
U.S. citizens; rising juniors or
seniors
Components
Virtual collaboration, internship,
cultural immersion, service
learning project
Duration
8 weeks in summer
EMGIP Landtag
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
IAESTE United States
Internships Abroad
Independent Work Abroad
CBYX for Young Professionals
Robert Bosch Fellowship
Funding
Travel stipends for pre-departure
orientation and re-entry in NYC;
roundtrip flight; health insurance;
free accommodation
Participants
12
Language
Two years of college level
German or equivalent
Deadline
Jan 15, 2015
Application
culturalvistas.org/cvfellowship
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EMGIP Landtag Internship
Highlights
State parliament internships for
advanced German speakers
Fields
International relations, business,
economics, public policy, political
science, law, European studies,
public health, education
Standing
U.S. or Canadian citizenship;
undergraduate (sophomore and
higher) or graduate studies
Components
Internship, work authorization,
logistical support
Duration
1–3 months
(summer, spring or fall)
EMGIP Landtag
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
IAESTE United States
Internships Abroad
Independent Work Abroad
CBYX for Young Professionals
Robert Bosch Fellowship
Funding
Monthly stipend of € 670 for U.S.
citizens; some funding for
Canadian citizens (varies)
Fee
$75 application fee; $500 program
fee (upon acceptance)
Participants
Varies
Language
High-intermediate
Deadline
Dec 1, 2014 (summer internship)
Mar 31, 2015 (fall internship)
Oct 1, 2015 (spring internship)
Application
culturalvistas.org/emgip
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IAESTE Technical Internships
Highlights
Flagship program for technical
students to complete paid
internships abroad
Fields
STEM and applied arts, especially
engineering, computer science,
physics, natural and agricultural
sciences, architecture
Standing
U.S. and international students;
undergraduate (sophomore and
higher), graduate or Ph.D. students
Components
Internship, logistical support, cultural
immersion, IAESTE membership
Duration
2–12 months
EMGIP Landtag
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
IAESTE United States
Internships Abroad
Independent Work Abroad
CBYX for Young Professionals
Robert Bosch Fellowship
Funding
Monthly salary (amount varies by
company)
Fee
$75 application fee; $600 program
fee (upon acceptance; $100 will
be refunded after program
completion)
Participants
60-75 (varies)
Language
None required; some encouraged
(depending on employer)
Deadline
Dec 1, 2014
Application
iaesteunitedstates.org
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Internships Abroad in GermanyHighlights
Custom internship placements,
work authorization and optional
language training
Fields
All
Standing
U.S. or international students;
undergraduate (sophomore or
higher) and graduate students
Components
Internship, work authorization,
logistical support, language
course (optional)
Duration
3–12 months
EMGIP Landtag
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
IAESTE United States
Internships Abroad
Independent Work Abroad
CBYX for Young Professionals
Robert Bosch Fellowship
Funding
Some paid internships (varies);
scholarships; language stipends
Fee
$75 application fee; $700 program
fee (upon acceptance)
Participants
30-45 (varies)
Language
Two years at college level or
equivalent
Deadline
Dec 1, 2014 (summer internship)
Rolling (5 months before)
Application
culturalvistas.org/internshipsabroad
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Independent Work Abroad in Germany
Highlights
Work authorization for students
completing independent
internships
Fields
All
Standing
U.S. or international students;
undergraduate (sophomore or
higher) and graduate students
Components
Work authorization, logistical
support
Duration
3–12 months
EMGIP Landtag
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
IAESTE United States
Internships Abroad
Independent Work Abroad
CBYX for Young Professionals
Robert Bosch Fellowship
Funding
Independent
Fee
$75 application fee; $325
program fee (upon acceptance)
Participants
Varies
Language
Depends on host company
Deadline
Rolling (2 months before
internship start date)
Application
culturalvistas.org/workgermany
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CBYX for Young Professionals
EMGIP Landtag
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
IAESTE United States
Internships Abroad
Independent Work Abroad
Highlights
Professional exchange for young
and emerging leaders
Fields
All, especially STEM, business,
vocational, agriculture
Standing
U.S. citizen or permanent resident;
ages 18-24; high school diploma or
higher
Components
Internship, language course, study
semester, cultural immersion
Duration
12 months
CBYX for Young Professionals
Robert Bosch Fellowship
Funding
Monthly stipend, roundtrip
flight, housing, tuition,
language training, health
insurance, program related
travel in Germany
Participants
75
Language
None required, some preferred
Deadline
Dec 1, 2014
Application
cbyx.info
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Bosch Foundation FellowshipHighlights
Professional exchange for leaders
in U.S.-German affairs
Fields
Business, law, urban planning,
public policy, journalism, nonprofit
management and related
Standing
U.S. citizens; ages 40 or younger;
master’s degree preferred; 5+ years
of relevant, full-time work
experience
Components
High-level work phases, high-level
seminars, language training
Duration
6-9 months + intensive language
training
EMGIP Landtag
Cultural Vistas Fellowship
IAESTE United States
Internships Abroad
Independent Work Abroad
CBYX for Young Professionals
Robert Bosch Fellowship
Funding
Monthly stipend of € 3,000;
individual language tutoring in
the U.S.; language training in
Germany; roundtrip airfare; all
program related travel; health
insurance; dependent stipend
Participants
15
Language level
Welcome but not required
Deadline
Nov 1, 2015
Application
culturalvistas.org/bosch
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Cultural Vistas Scholarship Fund
• For Internships Abroad participants completing unpaid or low-paid
internship
• 2013: $50,000 total; 37 scholarship recipients, 17 language stipend
recipients (Germany)
• Preference given to students in financial need
Can’t Afford an Internship?
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Application Materials
For Internship Programs:
Online application
Resume (+ Lebenslauf)
Personal statement
Official transcript
Proof of enrollment
Photocopy of passport
Letters of recommendation
$75 application fee*
Additional for Fellowship Programs:
Essay questions
Proof of degree
Proof of citizenship / permanent residency
Some Programs Require:
Additional documents (e.g. language test, professional picture)
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The Placement Process
Selection
Placement
Internship
Resume Review & Phone Interview
German Skills Evaluation
Creation of Participant Portfolio for Placement
Identification of Fields & Potential Host Companies
Contacting Suitable Host Companies within Partner
Network in Germany
Preparing for Employer Interview & Extending
Internship Offer
Industry Research & Vetting of New Host
Companies
Obtaining Work Authorization
Pre-Departure Information & Welcome
Orientation
Language Training in Germany*
Re-Entry Career Planning & Evaluation
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Contact:
Katja Kurz
University Relations Officer
Cultural Vistas
(212) 497-3545
culturalvistas.org/news-and-impact