FASPE Fellowship – Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics

The FASPE Fellowship is a fully funded, intensive two-week international program that explores ethical leadership through the lens of the Holocaust and Nazi Germany. Hosted in Germany and Poland, the program challenges emerging professionals to examine ethical decision-making in their respective fields and apply those lessons to modern-day leadership.

What’s Offered

• A fully funded two-week fellowship in Germany and Poland, including site visits to historical locations such as Auschwitz
• Coverage of travel, accommodation, meals, and all program costs
• Seminars led by leading scholars and practitioners in ethics, history, and professional responsibility
• A highly selective, interdisciplinary cohort of fellows from around the world
• Long-term access to the FASPE alumni network and ongoing professional development opportunities

Eligibility Criteria

• Open to early-career professionals and graduate students
• Applicants must be affiliated with or pursuing careers in fields such as:
  • Law
  • Medicine
  • Journalism
  • Business
  • Clergy/Religious leadership
• Demonstrated leadership potential and a strong interest in ethical decision-making and professional responsibility
• Ability to engage in intensive discussions on complex historical and moral issues

Program Structure

• Fellows participate in daily seminars, discussions, and site visits across Germany and Poland
• The program combines historical analysis with field-specific ethical case studies
• Participants engage in reflective dialogue on leadership, accountability, and moral courage
• The experience is highly immersive, requiring full participation throughout the program duration

Fields of Focus
Each fellowship track is tailored to a specific profession, including:

• Law
• Medicine
• Journalism
• Business
• Clergy

Deadline

• Applications for the 2026 fellowship cycle typically close in early January 2026 (exact dates vary slightly by program track).