Das zehntägige Programm bietet jungen Fach- und Führungskräften im Alter von 25 bis 35 Jahren die Möglichkeit, sich intensiv mit politischen, wirtschaftlichen und gesellschaftlichen Entwicklungen in den USA auseinanderzusetzen. Dabei richtet sich das Programm besonders an Personen, die bisher keine oder nur wenig Erfahrung mit den USA haben und Interesse daran mitbringen, sich langfristig in den transatlantischen Austausch einzubringen.

In diesem Jahr findet New Bridge to the US vom 17. bis zum 27. September 2026 statt. Das Programm startet mit Vorbereitungsaktivitäten in Berlin, bei denen sich die zehn ausgewählten Fellows kennenlernen und erste transatlantische Themen gemeinsam reflektieren. Anschließend reist die Gruppe nach Washington, D.C. und Philadelphia. In diesen Orten stehen Informations- und Gesprächstermine mit Entscheidungstragenden aus Politik, Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft und Zivilgesellschaft sowie Besuche relevanter Institutionen auf dem Programm. Der 250. Jahrestag der Vereinigten Staaten bildet dabei einen besonderen historischen Rahmen.

Nach Abschluss des Programms werden die Teilnehmenden in ein Alumni-Netzwerk integriert, das weitere Möglichkeiten für einen nachhaltigen Austausch bietet.

Die Kosten für Flug, Transport, Unterkunft, Verpflegung und Programmaktivitäten werden vollständig durch das Programm abgedeckt.

Teilnahmevoraussetzungen im Überblick:

• Alter zwischen 25 und 35 Jahren
• Wohnsitz in Deutschland, eine deutsche Staatsbürgerschaft ist keine Voraussetzung
• Erfüllung der Kriterien zur Einreise in die USA
• Konversationssichere Deutsch- und Englischkenntnisse
• Berufliche, akademische, persönliche oder sonstige Errungenschaften
• Offenheit für neue Erfahrungen, Interesse an internationalen Angelegenheiten und Bereitschaft, sich aktiv und nachhaltig im transatlantischen Diskurs zu beteiligen

Der Bewerbungszeitraum für New Bridge to the US | Class of 2026 ist geschlossen.

New Bridge to the US wird von der Joachim Herz Stiftung gefördert.

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The Young Atlantiks Program builds on this legacy by investing in the next generation of German-Canadian leaders. Now in its seventh year, the program convenes a select group of emerging professionals from Germany and Canada for an intensive five-day exchange in Berlin, focused on current and future challenges on both sides of the Atlantic.

Participants will engage in in-depth discussions, workshops, and meetings with senior decision-makers, academics, and business leaders from a wide range of sectors. In addition, the Young Atlantiks delegation will attend the German-Canadian Conference in Berlin, held on May 18–19, 2026. Core themes of the conference will include security policy and shifting geopolitical realities, critical raw materials and industrial transformation, digital infrastructure and data sovereignty, as well as key domestic political debates in both countries.

Program Format:

• Up to 10 participants (German, Canadian, gender-balanced)
• Five days of in-person programming in Berlin, Germany (Sunday, May 17 – Thursday, May 21, 2026)
• Meetings and discussions with leaders from politics, business, academia, and civil society
• English as the primary working language
• Participation in the German-Canadian Conference 2026

Eligibility & Profile:

Successful applicants must

• Be German or Canadian citizens aged 28–35 (inclusive at the time of the program)
• Demonstrate leadership and impact in their professional careers
• Show a strong interest in the German-Canadian partnership and in political, economic, and social issues
• Be willing to actively contribute to the Atlantik-Brücke and Atlantik-Brücke Canada networks
• Come from any sector, including business, government, media, military, non-profit, finance, academia, or the arts
• Contribute to a diverse cohort, including gender minorities and individuals from all backgrounds

Program Objectives:

• Foster deeper understanding of the German-Canadian relationship among emerging leaders
• Provide first-hand insight into another country’s political institutions, society, history, and culture
• Strengthen and expand the German-Canadian alumni network
• Increase the engagement of future leaders within the Atlantik-Brücke and Atlantik-Brücke Canada networks

Costs & Logistics:

Participants will receive fixed stipends to help cover international travel to Berlin, accommodation, and group meals. Travel arrangements to and from the conference must be organized individually. Personal and incidental expenses remain the responsibility of participants.

Program Dates:

• Arrival: Sunday, May 17, 2026 (earlier arrival possible at personal expense)
• Departure: Thursday, May 21, 2026 (extensions possible at personal expense)

Program Dates:

Deadline for applications is Sunday, March 8, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Start application

• Step 1: Fill in the application form.
• Step 2: Upload your letter of motivation and CV.
• NOTE: All documents must be in English.

Contact:

Der Beitrag German-Canadian Young Atlantiks Program 2026 erschien zuerst auf Atlantik-Brücke e.V..

Bringing together a selected group of young Canadian and German participants, the group will convene for five days to exchange and engage on current and future challenges on both sides of the Atlantic. In addition, the delegation will attend the main German-Canadian Conference taking place in Ottawa from May 4-6, 2025. Topics of discussion will include security policy and changing geopolitical realities, energy and the environment, and technology’s impact on politics, the economy, and society.

Format:

• Up to 10 participants (German, Canadian, gender-balanced)
• Delegates will be required to participate in five days of in-person program taking place in Ottawa, Canada. Arrival on Sunday, May 4, 2025. Departure on Thursday, May 8, 2025
• The program entails meetings and discussions with senior decision-makers, academics, and business leaders from various sectors. A cultural and social program is also planned (i.e. visits to museums, site visits, and memorials)
• English will be the primary language used
• Participants are invited to attend the annual German-Canadian Conference

Successful applicants will:

• Be Canadian or German citizens between the ages of 28 and 35 (inclusive as of the date of the program)
• Demonstrate leadership in their professional careers
• Show a strong interest in the German-Canadian partnership and in political, economic, and social issues
• Demonstrate willingness to contribute to the Atlantik-Brücke and Atlantik-Brücke Canada network
• Be from any sector including: business, government, media, military, non-profit, finance, academia, or arts
• Women and gender minorities, as well as people of all backgrounds are encouraged to apply to ensure a diversity of perspectives

Aim:

• To foster greater understanding of the German-Canadian relationship among the younger generations and to provide them an opportunity to make lasting transatlantic connections
• To learn first-hand about another country’s society, political institutions, history, and culture
• To create a young German-Canadian alumni network
• To increase future leaders’ presence in the network of Atlantik-Brücke and Atlantik-Brücke Canada

 Costs:

Participants will receive fixed stipends to support flight/travel costs to Ottawa, accommodation, and group meals. Logistical arrangements to/from the conference must be arranged by the individual. Incidentals are the responsibility of the participants.

Dates of Travel:

• Inbound flights to Ottawa, Canada, on Sunday, May 4, 2025; participants may arrive earlier at their own expense
• Outbound flights from Ottawa, Canada, on Thursday, May 8, 2025; participants may extend the trip at their own expense

Applications:

Deadline for applications is Sunday, March 23, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. EDT. Applications submitted after this date will not be considered.

Start application

• Step 1: Fill in the application form.
• Step 2: Upload your letter of motivation and CV.
• NOTE: All documents must be in English.

Notification:

Successful applicants will be notified by March 31, 2025.

Note: This program is contingent upon funding. The final number of participants will be determined by the level of financial support received for the program.

Contact:

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