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About the fellowship
FASPE (Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics) runs a two-week, fully funded fellowship in Germany and Poland where graduate students and early-career professionals study professional ethics through the history of the Holocaust. The 2027 cycle is now officially open for applications — the 2026 cycle closed on 4 January 2026, so this article covers the current 2027 intake.
Six tracks are offered — Business, Clergy & Religious Leaders, Design & Technology, Journalism, Law, and Medical — and each applicant chooses one. The programme is fully funded for every Fellow, including international travel to Berlin, so participation does not depend on financial means.
Eligibility
- Enrolled in a graduate programme, OR have completed an undergraduate degree and be working in a related field, OR have completed a graduate degree and be working in a related field.
- Preparing for or in the early stages of a career — total professional experience generally not exceeding 10 years.
- Open to all nationalities and residencies — you do not need to be American or live in the US. Fellows arrange their own visas; FASPE provides supporting documentation.
- Apply to one of the six tracks listed above.
Benefits
- Round-trip economy airfare, including international travel to Berlin for non-US Fellows.
- All transportation for group travel and activities in Germany and Poland.
- All hotel costs, admission fees and programme materials.
- All group meals, plus pocket money for non-group meals.
Documents required
- Completed online application form via Submittable.
- Updated resume/CV and transcripts (unofficial accepted — no portal screenshots).
- Short essay responses specific to the chosen fellowship track.
- Two letters of recommendation, submitted directly by the referees. Trackers cite a recommender deadline of 10 January 2027, which was not seen on the official FAQ — confirm on Submittable and get letters in early.
How to apply
- Choose your trackPick one of the six FASPE fellowship tracks on faspe-ethics.org.
- Start on SubmittableBegin the application on the Submittable portal and complete the online form.
- Upload materialsAttach your CV and transcripts, and answer the track-specific short essay questions.
- Enter recommender detailsSubmit your referees’ details so they receive the upload link directly.
- Submit by the deadlineSubmit the full application by 3 January 2027, 11:59 PM ET; ensure recommenders submit their letters by 10 January 2027.
FAQs
No. FASPE accepts all eligible applicants regardless of citizenship or residency; international Fellows’ travel to Berlin is also covered.
Yes. All FASPE programmes accept early-career professionals, generally with no more than 10 years of professional experience.
Yes. FASPE covers programme costs and travel so that financial ability does not affect participation.
The programme runs for two weeks; for example, the 2027 Journalism track runs 18 June – 2 July 2027.
Yes, Fellows arrange their own visas, but FASPE provides supporting documentation for the application.
Verified 22 Oct 2026 via the official provider site (faspe-ethics.org FAQs and Journalism pages: 2027 call open, 3 Jan 2027 deadline, eligibility, funding coverage, six tracks) + corroborating trackers (fundsforngos, fellowshipsguide, globalsouthopportunities) on benefits/documents + scholarshipunion and scholarships.af confirming the 2026-cycle closure (deadline 4 Jan 2026). The 10 Jan 2027 recommender deadline is reported by two trackers only and is explicitly flagged as unconfirmed on the official FAQ — confirm it on Submittable.
