graduate fellowship
Empowering tomorrow’s leaders by transforming academic knowledge into action
approach & focus
The Graduate Fellowship is a specialized program in partnership with outstanding educational institutions that promotes academic excellence, open to postgraduate students with significant potential in global leadership.
We aim for our fellows to excel academically and develop projects with a lasting impact on global communities while advancing their careers.
eligibility & procedure
To support a fellow's academic and professional development, the scholarship is awarded through a partnering university, while the Project Accelerator streamlines the planning and execution of a fellow’s project.
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Each year, 20 graduate students are nominated by partnering universities. Candidates from all disciplines and professional backgrounds are considered, provided they demonstrate:
Academic excellence and professional achievement
Strong global leadership potential
Non-profit or community engagement
Active involvement in extracurricular or cross-disciplinary initiatives
Partnering Institutions
Royal College of Art (London, United Kingdom)
International Max Planck Research School (Berlin, Germany)
Technische Universität Berlin (Berlin, Germany)
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Althafen Fellowship is granted to one fellow per academic year. The fellow is selected by the members of Althafen Foundation’s Honorary and Advisory Boards based on the applications submitted by nominating universities.
The scholarship is awarded through the fellow’s host university. The recipient begins their academic program.
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Throughout the fellowship, the participant is invited to pursue a collaborative or independent project, supported by the Project Accelerator Program, which streamlines planning, execution, and strategic positioning together with the Graduate Fellow.
our fellows
Roman Sprick
2025 Graduate Fellow
International Max Planck Research School (Berlin, Germany)
“As a biomedical scientist, my work is grounded in the belief that rigorous research and interdisciplinary education are key to advancing human health at its core. With support from a foundation that values both scientific excellence and cultural depth, I’m committed to transforming organoid research into real-world therapies for complex gastrointestinal diseases.”
Cezary Rucki
2024 Graduate Fellow
Royal College of Art (London, United Kingdom)
“As an artist and storyteller, I’m driven by the belief that creativity can illuminate overlooked narratives and spark lasting change. Through projects like Unraveling the Identities of Ghetto Classics, I explore how music empowers communities at the margins—supported by an environment that promotes artistic excellence and social insight across disciplines. ”
apply
This program is by academic institution nomination only.
We are currently offering graduate fellowship through the following universities. If you are interested, please ask the university to contact us
