Robert Bosch Cultural Managers in Central and Eastern Europe

Since August 2002 the foundation sends fellows for up to two years as Robert Bosch Cultural Managers at cultural institutions in Central, Eastern, and Southeastern Europe, where they provide conceptual and organizational support. Their tasks include initiating and implementing projects in different branches of the arts and culture, canvassing funds, public relations activities, and helping their host institution develop international relationships.

By supporting local initiatives outside the capitals, structures can be created that will sustain long-term cultural relations between Germany and its neighboring countries in CEE and Southeast Europe. At the same time, participants undergo a multi-tiered qualification program as young executives in the field of international cultural exchange.

The program “Robert Bosch Kulturmanager in Mittel- und Osteuropa” is conducted by the foundation in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut, the German Federal Foreign Office and other partners and is coordinated by the Eastern Europe Center of the University of Hohenheim.