FASPE Fully-funded Medical Fellowship Program 2026

FASPE Medical Fellows examine the motivations and conduct of German physicians in enabling and executing Nazi policies. FASPE then draws on these historical examples to help Medical Fellows grasp their role and responsibility as individuals with influence in their communities; and to encourage them to identify and confront the ethical issues currently facing physicians and the medical profession at large.

Each year, FASPE Medical awards fellowships to 13 to 16 medical students and residents. Fellows spend two weeks in Berlin and Poland, where they visit key sites of Nazi history and participate in daily seminars led by specialized faculty. The program couples the power of place with academic rigor and many informal opportunities for creative exchange.

Summary

1. Application Deadline: January 4, 2026
2. Study Level: Fellowship
3. Country: Germany, Poland
4. Sponsor: Fellowships at Auschwitz for the Study of Professional Ethics (FASPE)
5. Type: Fully Funded
6. Eligible Country: All Countries

Eligibility Criteria for FASPE Fully-funded Medical Fellowship Program 2026

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

1. FASPE Medical applicants must fall into one of the three categories listed below:
2. Be enrolled in an MD or DO program (or equivalent) at the time of application and expect to complete at least one clinical year before the start of the fellowship
3. Be enrolled in a residency program.
4. FASPE seeks fellows interested in engaging in discussions with co-fellows and faculty.
5. Fellows should have the intellectual and emotional maturity to unpack complex and controversial issues responsibly
6. Welcome applicants of all religious, political, and socioeconomic backgrounds.
7. It also welcomes applicants of all gender identities.
8. FASPE seeks Medical Fellows with diverse interests and backgrounds, including those pursuing careers in practicing medicine, research, or public health.
9. Fellows are selected based on academic background and personal and professional experiences.
10. Leadership capacity and ability to contribute to the program and alumni community are essential.

Required Documents

Please prepare and submit these supporting documents for your applications:

1. Application Form
2. Resume
3. Transcript
4. 2 Letters of recommendation from academic faculty
5. 2 References (contact information): No letters are needed from these referees
6. Answers to essay questions

Benefits of FASPE Fully-funded Medical Fellowship Program 2026

1. The FASPE Medical fellowship is fully funded.
2. Medical Fellows travel with Clergy and Journalism Fellows, allowing them to deepen their understanding of professional roles through shared meals, activities, and participation in various interdisciplinary lectures.
3. Medical fellows will enroll in various residency or other postgraduate programs and work as practicing physicians, researchers at major institutions, bioethicists, and public health experts.
4. Fellows establish long-lasting ties and strong bonds that grow over time due to their common FASPE experience.
5. Medical Fellows are part of institutional and informal networks that help them throughout their careers.

How to Apply

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Application Deadline

04 January, 2026

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