The Paris-Frankfurt Fellowship of Frankfurter Buchmesse
Paris-Frankfurt Fellowship
The Paris-Frankfurt Fellowship: Connecting young French and German booksellers and publishers
The application deadline has expired.
More than 600 young professionals of the publishing industry already took part in the fellowship programme: Selected young booksellers and publishing staff complete an intensive two-week training programme between France and Germany. New professional, language and intercultural skills are acquired through practical seminars and study trips to both countries.
The Paris-Frankfurt Fellowship will take place from 16 June to 3 July 2025.
The participants 2025

Éditions Fayard
Éditions Fayard
Publishing assistant

Freelance proofreader and copy editor
Freelance proofreader and copy editor
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Student M.A. Métiers du livre et de l’édition
Student M.A. Métiers du livre et de l’édition
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Publisher and freelance illustrator and graphic designer
Publisher and freelance illustrator and graphic designer
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J.J. Heckenhauer
J.J. Heckenhauer
Bookseller

Aufbau Verlage
Aufbau Verlage
Publishing assistant

Verlag Kiepenheuer & Witsch
Verlag Kiepenheuer & Witsch
Online Marketing Manager

Suhrkamp Verlag
Suhrkamp Verlag
Editor International Literature

S. Fischer Verlag
S. Fischer Verlag
Assistant Theatre & Media and Marketing

dtv
dtv
Assistant in the Contracts and Licences department and Contract Manager
FAQ
- Age limit: 30 years, in special cases up to 35 years
- Concluded apprenticeship or university degree
- Availability over the entire programme duration
- Resident in Germany or France
- It is the participants' responsibility to insure themselves sufficiently during the programme.
- CV
- Letter of recommendation by a direct supervisor
Please apply via the online application form, which can be found on the German-language version of this page during the application phase.
The deadline of the application phase for the Paris-Frankfurt Fellowship 2025 is 10 April 2025.
What to expect from the Paris-Frankfurt Fellowship
- Intense two-week training programme
- Preparatory seminars focusing on linguistic, intercultural and professional know-how
- Study trips to Germany and France
- Networking with publishers, booksellers and multipliers from both countries

"As a young bookseller, the Paris-Frankfurt Fellowship was a very meaningful experience for me! It gave me a lot: an overview of the industry, in which I am only involved at the end, many different contacts and new ideas for my professional practice. It was a great chance to meet so many enthusiasts in so little time. Everything is perfectly organized, you just have to get involved in this rich and intense adventure!"

"Great atmosphere and great programme, in short: a great asset! Even and especially if you already know the book industry from one of its sides (publishing house, book trade ...), the fellowship offers an eye for the bigger picture and the opportunity for an exchange that is often not available in everyday work."

"The Paris-Frankfurt Fellowship was an incredibly educational and inspiring experience. It enabled us to network personally with other young people from the book industry and to expand our knowledge of the industry. The organization of the programme was excellent and the content was very varied. It was astonishing to see, to discuss, to question and to appreciate the differences between Germany, France and Switzerland."
Felix Letellier-Weckmann will be pleased to provide advice.
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