Anna-Maria and Stephen M. Kellen Fellowships

The Anna-Maria and Stephen M. Kellen Fellowships provide exceptional German journalists in Berlin with a unique opportunity to travel to the United States. Fellows gain exclusive access to policymakers, opinion leaders, and experts, conducting in-depth reporting on the most pressing issues in the German-American relationship. This prestigious fellowship enhances the fellow's career and contributes to a more profound global dialogue on transatlantic affairs. Launched in 1996, the Kellen Fellowships was created to empower up-and-coming journalists to engage with critical topics that shape the future of German-American relations. Past fellows have explored critical topics such as the gentrification of U.S. cities, immigration trends, the American education system, transatlantic trade, disinformation in politics, and comparative perspectives on many other critical public-policy issues. Fellows receive a generous $7,000 stipend covering transatlantic airfare, domestic travel within the U.S., and accommodations for a minimum of 21 days. After the fellowship, fellows must submit an insightful analytical report on their research, which the American Council on Germany will publish and distribute.