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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.

The Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) offers research fellowships for American doctoral and post-doctoral researchers to conduct research in Belgium for a period of 12 months. The fellowship provides stipends of $30,000 for doctoral researchers and $34,000 for post-doctoral researchers, along with health insurance coverage. Fellows must be in residence in Belgium during the tenure of their fellowship, with a minimum fellowship period of 6 months. The program is designed to foster friendship through higher education exchange between Belgium and the United States. BAEF research fellowships can be initiated between July 1, 2026 and December 31, 2026. Post-doctoral applicants must have obtained their Ph.D. no more than 2 years prior to July 1, 2026, while doctoral applicants must be registered in a Ph.D. or equivalent degree program in the United States. The fellowship is non-renewable and aims to support outstanding researchers conducting academic research in Belgium.

The Belgian American Educational Foundation (BAEF) Graduate Study Fellowship provides funding for American citizens and permanent residents to pursue graduate studies (Master's or PhD programs) in Belgium for one academic year. The fellowship is designed to foster friendship and educational exchange between Belgium and the United States through higher education opportunities. The fellowship provides a $30,000 stipend and health insurance for a 12-month period of residence in Belgium. Applicants must register in a graduate program at a Belgian university or higher institution and demonstrate outstanding academic achievement through their Bachelor's and Master's degree records. This is a non-renewable grant intended to support a full academic year of study starting in Fall 2026.