FASPE Fellowship 2027 in Germany and Poland

FASPE (Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics) offers fully funded fellowships for graduate students and early-career professionals who want to think deeply about ethics and responsible leadership in their field.

Fellows spend two weeks in Germany and Poland, including Berlin and the site of Auschwitz. They study how professionals such as doctors, lawyers, journalists, business people and religious leaders contributed to the crimes of Nazi Germany, and what this means for the ethical challenges professionals face today.

What the fellowship covers

• Travel
• Lodging
• Food
• Daily seminars led by expert faculty
• Membership of FASPE's global alumni network

Programmes and dates (2027)

Who can apply

• Graduate students and early-career professionals in one of the six fields
• Each programme has its own requirements. For example, journalism applicants should have no more than 10 years of professional experience, and published or broadcast work is an advantage.
• FASPE welcomes applicants of every religious, political, socioeconomic and gender background
• Check your programme's page to confirm eligibility for applicants from outside the United States

What FASPE looks for

• A strong academic and professional background
• Leadership potential
• Personal and professional experiences that will add to group discussions
• The ability to discuss difficult topics respectfully in small groups

How to apply

1. Choose your programme on the official FASPE website.
2. Read its eligibility rules and application requirements.
3. Complete the online application.
4. Submit by 3 January 2027, 11:59 pm (US Eastern Time).

Tips

• Connect ethics to your own work. Give real examples of ethical questions you've faced or seen in your field.
• Show openness. FASPE values people who listen and learn from different views.
• Apply early, so you're not rushing over the holidays.
• Applying is free. Never pay anyone to apply for you.