The Robert Bosch Foundation Fellowship Program was established in 1984 to promote closer US-German ties. It is fully funded by Robert Bosch Foundation (German: Robert Bosch Stiftung), one of the largest foundations in Germany. The Bosch Fellowship offers the following benefits to participants: Through this fellowship program, the Robert Bosch Stiftung aims to contribute to the growth of German-American relations. The goal of the fellowship is to develop a corps of future U.S. leaders and foster greater transatlantic understanding.