The Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) 2027 are now accepting applications from graduate students and early-career professionals across six disciplines. This fully funded international fellowship examines contemporary professional ethics through the historical lens of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust, combining intensive seminars with site-based learning in Germany and Poland. FASPE brings together emerging leaders in law, medicine, business, journalism, design and technology, and clergy to explore ethical leadership, professional responsibility and moral decision-making in today’s world. Fellowship Overview Host Organization: FASPE (Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics) Programme Year: 2027 Location: Germany and Poland Funding: Fully funded Application Deadline: 3 January 2027 (11:59 p.m. Eastern Time) Recommendation Deadline: 10 January 2027 Application Platform: Submittable Participants join small interdisciplinary cohorts led by distinguished faculty and ethics experts for an immersive international learning experience. Fellowship Programmes Applicants may apply to one of six professional fellowship tracks: Business Law Medical Journalism Design and Technology Clergy and Religious Leaders Each programme explores ethical challenges specific to its profession while encouraging dialogue across disciplines. 2027 Fellowship Dates Business, Law, and Design & Technology – 28 May – 11 June 2027 Medical, Journalism, and Clergy & Religious Leaders – 18 June – 2 July 2027 The fellowship combines academic seminars, discussions and visits to historically significant sites connected to the Holocaust and professional ethics. Who Can Apply? Eligibility varies slightly by fellowship programme, but applicants should generally be graduate students or early-career professionals within one of the six eligible disciplines. Applicants are encouraged to review the specific eligibility requirements for their chosen programme before submitting an application. FASPE seeks individuals who demonstrate: Strong academic or professional achievement Leadership potential Interest in contemporary professional ethics Ability to engage thoughtfully in intensive group discussions Commitment to ethical leadership within their profession What the Fellowship Covers FASPE is widely recognized as a fully funded international fellowship. Selected fellows participate in an intensive educational programme that includes seminars, faculty mentorship and international travel within Germany and Poland. The programme emphasizes collaborative learning in small cohorts and encourages participants to reflect on ethical challenges facing their professions today. Required Application Materials Applicants must submit the following through the FASPE Submittable portal: Completed online application form Résumé or CV Transcripts from relevant higher education institutions Responses to programme-specific short essay questions Two letters of recommendation Unofficial transcripts are accepted, and first-year graduate students whose grades are not yet available may submit a dean’s letter confirming enrollment and good academic standing. Letters of Recommendation Two recommendation letters are required and must be submitted directly by the recommenders through Submittable. FASPE recommends that letters address: Academic or professional accomplishments Verbal and written communication skills Participation in intellectually challenging discussions Ability to work effectively in small groups Leadership potential within the applicant’s profession Overall suitability for an intensive ethics fellowship Recommendation Deadline: 10 January 2027 How to Strengthen Your Application A strong application demonstrates more than academic excellence. Successful candidates typically show a genuine commitment to ethical leadership and the ability to engage with complex moral questions. Applicants should: Develop thoughtful responses to the programme-specific essay questions. Highlight leadership experiences and professional responsibility. Demonstrate openness to interdisciplinary dialogue. Choose recommenders who can speak meaningfully about character, communication and leadership. Ensure transcripts and supporting documents are uploaded well before the deadline. The short essays are particularly important because they allow applicants to articulate how ethical challenges relate to their chosen profession. Why This Fellowship Is Valuable FASPE offers a distinctive educational experience that connects historical events with contemporary professional practice. Rather than focusing solely on history, the programme encourages fellows to examine how ethical failures and leadership decisions continue to shape modern institutions and professions. Graduates join an international alumni network of professionals committed to advancing ethical leadership across diverse sectors worldwide. How to Apply Applications must be submitted through the FASPE Submittable online application system. Application Deadline: 3 January 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time Letters of Recommendation Deadline: 10 January 2027 Applicants should carefully review the eligibility requirements and essay questions for their selected fellowship before beginning the online application. 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