Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE) is inviting applications for its 2027 Fellowship Programme, an international opportunity designed to help students and professionals examine ethical responsibility, leadership and professional conduct.
The programme takes participants to Germany and Poland for two weeks of intensive educational activities, discussions, historical visits and professional development.
FASPE uses the history of Nazi Germany and the Holocaust as a starting point for examining ethical questions that professionals face in modern society.
The 2027 programme offers six fellowship tracks: Business, Law, Design and Technology, Medicine, Clergy and Religious Leaders, and Journalism.
Applicants can select the programme that best matches their academic background or professional experience.
What Does the Fellowship Cover?
FASPE describes its fellowship programmes as fully funded.
The programme covers:
Round-trip airfare to Europe from the participant's country of origin.
Accommodation throughout the programme.
Group transportation in Germany and Poland.
Admission fees for programme activities and historical sites.
Educational materials.
Group meals.
Pocket money for meals not provided as part of the group programme.
Educational seminars and discussions with experienced faculty and professionals.
Fellows also become part of an international alumni network that provides opportunities for continued learning, professional exchange and collaboration.
Who Can Apply?
FASPE offers different fellowship tracks for applicants with relevant academic or professional backgrounds.
The six available tracks are:
Business Fellowship: For applicants interested in business ethics, corporate responsibility and professional leadership.
Law Fellowship: For law students and legal professionals interested in legal ethics and the responsibilities of the legal profession.
Design and Technology Fellowship: For applicants working or studying in technology, design, architecture and related fields.
Medical Fellowship: For medical students, healthcare professionals and applicants with relevant medical backgrounds.
Clergy and Religious Leaders Fellowship: For applicants involved in religious leadership and related professional work.
Journalism Fellowship: For journalism students and working journalists interested in media ethics, professional responsibility and accountability.
Applicants from different countries and backgrounds are welcome. However, the academic and professional requirements differ across the six programmes.
There are no religious, racial, ideological, political, gender or socioeconomic preferences for applicants.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should follow these steps:
Visit the official FASPE Fellowship website.
Explore the six available fellowship tracks.
Select the programme that matches your academic or professional background.
Read the application instructions for the selected track.
Complete the online application through Submittable.
Prepare your CV or résumé and academic transcripts where required.
Answer the programme-specific short essay questions.
Provide details of two academic or professional referees.
Submit your application before 3 January 2027.
Applicants should contact their referees early because recommendation letters must be submitted directly by referees by 10 January 2027.
Important Information
Programme duration: Two weeks.
Study destinations: Germany and Poland.
Application deadline: 3 January 2027, 11:59 PM ET.
Funding: Fully funded.
Available tracks: Six professional and academic areas.
Programme dates:
Fellowship Track
Programme Dates
Business, Law, Design and Technology
28 May – 11 June 2027
Medicine, Clergy and Religious Leaders, Journalism
18 June – 2 July 2027
FASPE is a specialised professional ethics programme rather than a university degree scholarship. Applicants should carefully select the appropriate track and review its individual requirements before applying.
Official Application and Information Links
Source Attribution: Based on the official FASPE 2027 application instructions, fellowship programme descriptions and funding information