A fully funded two-week professional ethics programme in Germany and Poland is open for the 2027 FASPE Fellowships. Graduate students and early-career professionals can apply across Business, Law, Design and Technology, Medicine, Clergy and Religious Leaders, and Journalism.
Overview
FASPE uses the conduct of professionals in Germany and elsewhere between 1933 and 1945 as a starting point for examining present-day professional ethics, responsibility, and leadership.
Fellows take part in seminars and site visits in Germany and Poland, with interdisciplinary sessions connecting ethical questions across professions. The 2027 Business, Law, and Design and Technology programmes run from May 28 to June 11. Medicine, Clergy and Religious Leaders, and Journalism run from June 18 to July 2.
Benefits
- Programme Costs: FASPE covers programme costs, including travel, food, and lodging.
- International Experience: The programme includes two weeks of seminars, site visits, and professional ethics study in Germany and Poland.
- Interdisciplinary Learning: Fellows learn alongside participants from other professions and examine how ethical responsibilities overlap across fields.
- Alumni Network: Fellows join FASPE’s continuing alumni community and professional network after the programme.
Eligibility
- Career Stage: FASPE focuses on graduate students and professionals in the early stages of their careers.
- Professional Track: Applicants must meet the specific eligibility rules for one of the six Fellowship programmes.
- Fields: The six tracks are Business, Law, Design and Technology, Medicine, Clergy and Religious Leaders, and Journalism.
- Engagement: Applicants should be prepared for intensive discussion of professional ethics, responsibility, and leadership.
- Track Rules: Degree status, professional experience, and other requirements vary by Fellowship track, so applicants should review the relevant programme page before applying.
How to Apply
- Deadline: Applications close on January 3, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. ET.
- Choose a Programme: Select Business, Law, Design and Technology, Medicine, Clergy and Religious Leaders, or Journalism.
- Check Eligibility: Review the eligibility guidance for your selected professional track.
- Prepare Materials: Complete the programme-specific application requirements, including the requested essays and recommendation materials.
- Submit: Applications must be submitted through FASPE’s official Submittable application system.
