Berlin Capital Program | Application Form

Please note that your work cannot be saved as you complete this form. Thus it is best to prepare in advance the documents to be uploaded at the conclusion of this form. The letter of recommendation in support of your application must be submitted separately on the corresponding online form.

Upon submission of the online application form, you may create a pdf file of your completed application form (including uploaded documents) for your personal records with a single mouse click.

We can consider only those applications that meet the formal requirements, are complete and submitted on time to Fulbright Germany in the selection process.

1. Personal information

Title

First name

Middle name

Last name (as given in passport)

Gender

Note: Please enter the gender here as given in passport.

I do not identify as any of the gender options listed.

Date of birth

Place of birth

Country of birth

U.S. American citizenship

Note: U.S. American citizenship is a prerequisite for program participation.

Street address

Additional address info

City

State

Zip code

Country

Email address

Mobile phone number

2. Professional or academic information

Current professional or academic status (e.g., employment, freelance, internship, master’s program, etc.)

I am currently enrolled in a master’s or bachelor’s program

Current employer or university

Employer/University (please provide full name)

Department

Department website

Position/Title

In current position since

Responsibilities in current position (max 500 characters)

Street address (employer or university)

Additional address info (employer or university)

City (employer or university)

State (employer or university)

Zip code (employer or university)

Country (employer or university)

3. Passport information

I hold a valid U.S. passport.

Note: A U.S. passport is mandatory for program participation, and your passport must be valid until at least three months following the end of the program.

I hold a German passport.

Note: Applicants with German-American dual citizenship are not eligible for this program.

4. Professional experience

Employer (please provide full name)

Location (city, state, country)

Department

Position

Period (month/year – month/year)

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5. Education

Institution (please provide full name)

Location (city, state)

Major(s)

Date of degree (month, year)

6. Prior travel abroad

Have you already been to Germany?

In addition, have you been elsewhere abroad (not Germany) for more than three months?

7. Further Information

I have already participated in or applied for a Fulbright program.

Note: If you apply for more than one Fulbright Germany program in a same program year, participation in only one program is possible.

I have applied, plan to apply for or have been invited to participate in another professional advancement program in Germany.

If selected for participation in the Berlin Capital Program, I intend to arrive in Germany/Europe prior to the program start or extend my stay after the program.

I engage in activities outside of work/study (e.g., professional associations, community building, care work, athletics, the arts, etc.).

How did you learn about the Berlin Capital Program?

8. Statement of Motivation

Please describe your personal and intellectual motivation for participating in this program. You may wish to include the following aspects: * your personal history, family background, and intellectual development * your specific interests, abilities, and goals – and how they align with this program * your interest in Germany, other reasons to join program. (max 3000 characters | Statement of Motivation)

9. Professional Impact

Please describe your professional/academic motivation for participating in this program. You may wish to include the following aspects: * your current work/studies and professional/academic objectives – and how they align with this program * particular field(s) or issue(s) you would like to explore during the program, and your reasons for wanting to pursue them. (max 2000 characters | Professional Impact)

10. Contribution to International Understanding

In which ways would you contribute to transatlantic understanding after your return to the U.S.? Please include examples of intercultural topics and concrete activities you could undertake to promote international exchange. (max 1500 characters | Contribution to International Understanding)

11. Additional application materials (upload section)

Note: You may upload only one pdf file per upload field, each with a maximum file size of 1.5 MB.

Resume/Curriculum Vitae – Please name the file using this format: “BCP2024_LastName_FirstName_CV“ (one pdf document, max 1.5 MB)

Academic transcript(s) – Please name the file using this format: “BCP2024_LastName_FirstName_Transcript“ (one pdf document, max 1.5 MB)

Five of your most recent journalistic work samples – non-print journalists (e.g., radio, TV, etc.) only may alternatively submit a list of five (functioning) hyperlinks to work samples – Please name the file using this format: “BCP2024_LastName_FirstName_Samples“ (one pdf document, max 1.5 MB)

I certify that, to the best of my knowledge, the information provided in all parts of my application is accurate and complete. In the meantime, should the personal, academic or professional circumstances which I have described in my application change, I herewith ensure that I will inform Fulbright Germany of such changes immediately.

We process the data you enter in this form during the course of the application process. You may find detailed information in our data protection information for applicants..

Important: After you click the "Submit Application" button, you will see an automated confirmation that your application has been received. This information also contains a link and individual code that you may use to make changes to or delete your application until the application deadline. You will not receive a confirmation via email.