Published: 16 Dec 2024 416 views
The Bertelsmann Foundation Fellowship (BFF), formerly known as the Congressional European Parliamentary Initiative (CEPI), offers a unique transatlantic hybrid experience spanning five months, designed to foster connections, knowledge transfer, and learning. Each year, the fellowship delves into global challenges confronting the transatlantic alliance. Commencing with an in-person trip to Washington, D.C., fellows then embark on a three-month virtual program, meeting weekly with experts relevant to the year's theme. The fellowship culminates with a visit to Brussels facilitating further in-person engagement. At the program's conclusion, fellows collaborate on a final publication presenting concrete policy recommendations pertaining to the chosen topic, released as an outcome of the BFF initiative. Fellows then also become a part of a larger, active Alumni network- finding opportunities to engage with the Bertelsmann Foundation Fellowship beyond their fellowship year.
The Bertelsmann Foundation is now accepting applications for the Class of 2025.
Individuals with backgrounds in the following fields are encouraged to apply:
The Bertelsmann Foundation is an independent, nonpartisan, and nonprofit think tank in Washington, DC dedicated to a strong and lasting transatlantic relationship The Bertelsmann Foundation (North America), Inc., established in 2008, was created to promote and strengthen the transatlantic relationship. Through research, analysis, forums, and audiovisual and multimedia content, we seek to educate and engage our audience on the most pressing economic, political, and social challenges facing the United States and Europe. We are the U.S. arm of the Germany-based Bertelsmann Stiftung.... continue reading
| Application Deadline | 03 Feb 2025 |
| Type | Fellowship |
| Sponsor | Bertelsmann Foundation |
| Gender | Men and Women |
The Bertelsmann Foundation will cover travel, accommodation, transportation, and meals of the program.
Applicants for this exchange program must:
All Fellows, whether from the public or private sector, will be required to obtain ethics approval upon acceptance. For members of the U.S. House of Representatives or Senate, ethics guidelines restrict BFNA from covering fellowship costs beyond a specified minimum. Past congressional participants, now alumni, are available to share insights into their experience as “Congressional Fellows” within the Bertelsmann Foundation Fellowship.
Timeline:
To apply, please send a CV (in English) by e-mail to the Bertelsmann Foundation Senior Manager of Transatlantic Relations, Chloe Ladd: [email protected]
