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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

kkurz@culturalvistas.org

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