The be.boosted fellowship 2021 - FAQs
What is be.boosted’s mission?
Behind all our actions stands our motivation to shape future global leaders, that is to help young people like you develop the skills you need to drive the change you want to see in the world.
Read more about our Vision here!
Read more about our Vision here!
What does be.boosted do?
Our primary activities are training, conferences, mentoring, and interconnecting our members. We aim to strengthen the self-awareness and skills of up to 30 students a year taking part in our training programmes (The Fellowship and Team LIMUN) and put the newly improved and developed skills to the test at Model United Nations conferences (Read more on MUNing in the according FAQ section). As an association, we foster cooperation within our alumni network to improve the respective communities we are part of and to further learn from one another. Lastly, our work beyond the fellowship includes hosting our own conferences, expert sessions, and alumni networking events and workshops - open to alumni, participants and all those interested.
There are two versions of the be.boosted training. The Fellowship is always named after the respective location of Harvard World MUN in that year. Team Tokyo 2021 will be an extensive programme that over the course of five months will boost your leadership, debating and rhetoric abilities and culminate in putting them into practice at Harvard World MUN in Tokyo.
Team LIMUN is a more condensed training that lasts three months and therefore puts a relatively stronger emphasis on the world of Model United Nations. It will, however, also familiarize you with the core content of our leadership approach and enable you to prove your skills at London International MUN.
There are two versions of the be.boosted training. The Fellowship is always named after the respective location of Harvard World MUN in that year. Team Tokyo 2021 will be an extensive programme that over the course of five months will boost your leadership, debating and rhetoric abilities and culminate in putting them into practice at Harvard World MUN in Tokyo.
Team LIMUN is a more condensed training that lasts three months and therefore puts a relatively stronger emphasis on the world of Model United Nations. It will, however, also familiarize you with the core content of our leadership approach and enable you to prove your skills at London International MUN.
Who is working behind the scenes of be.boosted?
The core team at the heart of be.boosted are students and young professionals, who work for be.boosted on an entirely voluntary basis without any financial benefits. Our team members come from a variety of different backgrounds and places. You can find more information on our team page!
What has be.boosted achieved so far?
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LIMUN
Diplomacy Awards
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Havard WorldMUN
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Since the foundation of be.boosted in 2013, we have trained more than 150 future global leaders in seven generations. Our participants have put their skills into practical use, founded their own startups and conferences, are leaders in business and research or have won social engagement prizes.
We have helped them develop their own leadership styles and equipped them with skills in public speaking, negotiation and networking. By accompanying the fellows on their road to becoming the leaders they want to be, be.boosted has an impact far beyond the program itself , improving communities through our participants’ individual diverse engagement.
Moreover, we established a network of highly talented and ambitious young people, who help and inspire each other both personally and professionally. Additionally, we continue to win awards at MUN. In the last three years alone, we have won 39 Diplomacy Awards at LIMUN as well 10 Diplomacy Awards at Harvard WorldMUN and, more importantly, we are honored with Delegation Awards at LiMUN and WorldMUN.
We have helped them develop their own leadership styles and equipped them with skills in public speaking, negotiation and networking. By accompanying the fellows on their road to becoming the leaders they want to be, be.boosted has an impact far beyond the program itself , improving communities through our participants’ individual diverse engagement.
Moreover, we established a network of highly talented and ambitious young people, who help and inspire each other both personally and professionally. Additionally, we continue to win awards at MUN. In the last three years alone, we have won 39 Diplomacy Awards at LIMUN as well 10 Diplomacy Awards at Harvard WorldMUN and, more importantly, we are honored with Delegation Awards at LiMUN and WorldMUN.
Is be.boosted completely volunteer-driven? / Does be.boosted work together with experts?
be.boosted is a non-profit organization that started out as a completely student-run initiative. All of our team members work on a voluntary basis. Since the foundation of be.boosted, many of our alumni have graduated, becoming young professionals experts and leaders in their respective fields. We continue to work together and build our project on their skills and expertise. In addition we are fortunate enough to collaborate with external experts whose backgrounds range from business to international organizations or politics, and who are willing to let us and our network partake in their vast experience.
What will I learn during the fellowship?
The fellowship is centered around your personal development. Our weekly training sessions focus on improving your skills in public speaking, debating and persuasive negotiation. We will also help you to understand and shape group dynamics and networking.
We are convinced that self-reflection combined with peer feedback is not only a fun way to get to know yourself and the other fellows, but that it is key to sustained development. We will therefore focus on and teach these tools to facilitate your joint learning experience.
While we use the MUN platform to teach personal & leadership skills, what you will learn is applicable beyond this context, so that anybody – be it a experienced MUN-attendee or a complete newby – will have the opportunity to grow and refine their skillset.
We are convinced that self-reflection combined with peer feedback is not only a fun way to get to know yourself and the other fellows, but that it is key to sustained development. We will therefore focus on and teach these tools to facilitate your joint learning experience.
While we use the MUN platform to teach personal & leadership skills, what you will learn is applicable beyond this context, so that anybody – be it a experienced MUN-attendee or a complete newby – will have the opportunity to grow and refine their skillset.
Which costs are associated with the programme?
be.boosted is a student-driven initiative run on a voluntary basis. The program is funded by voluntary contributions, sponsors and fundraising from the fellows as a team effort. The membership contribution for the fellowship is 350€. This will get you the participation in an intense five month personal development, training and leadership program which includes weekly online trainings, three offline training weekends and expert sessions leading up to the participation at Harvard WorldMUN in Tokyo and London International MUN. Within set boundaries we will cover your travel expenses to the offline weekends and contribute to your flights to both conferences (anticipated to be 80€ per offline training weekend; higher for WorldMUN). We also cover your conference fees at WorldMUN and LIMUN and your accommodation in London and Tokyo. At offline weekends we aim to accommodate all fellows using our alumni network.
All additional costs, such as personal expenses or costs for socials at the conferences (optional, 40 - 100€) are not included.
You will receive your travel support after the fellowship has ended.
In case parts of the fellowship cannot take place due to the current pandemic, partial refund of the membership fee may be granted to participants.
be.boosted is a non-profit and voluntarily run organisation, which means that we rely on financial support ranging from grants to corporate sponsors. Thus, we might ask you to give us a hand in this process, for instance by approaching your University/College or other grant schemes available to you. We believe your involvement increases team spirit, motivation and program adherence.
If you need additional information, please feel free to contact our team and we will provide you with all details based on the experience of our past fellows. In case of financial hardship, do not hesitate to contact our team either. We will do our best to make our programme available to you irrespective of your financial background.
All additional costs, such as personal expenses or costs for socials at the conferences (optional, 40 - 100€) are not included.
You will receive your travel support after the fellowship has ended.
In case parts of the fellowship cannot take place due to the current pandemic, partial refund of the membership fee may be granted to participants.
be.boosted is a non-profit and voluntarily run organisation, which means that we rely on financial support ranging from grants to corporate sponsors. Thus, we might ask you to give us a hand in this process, for instance by approaching your University/College or other grant schemes available to you. We believe your involvement increases team spirit, motivation and program adherence.
If you need additional information, please feel free to contact our team and we will provide you with all details based on the experience of our past fellows. In case of financial hardship, do not hesitate to contact our team either. We will do our best to make our programme available to you irrespective of your financial background.
How much do I need to commit to the fellowship?
We get this question a lot! The fact that past fellows successfully studied, travelled, did job interviews and founded companies (yep, that happened!) during the fellowship shows that the time commitment is manageable as a full-time student. During the first weeks of training, we estimate you will need to spend approximately 1,5 - 3 hours per week for the weekly online call and weekly training exercises.
On top of this, there will be three offline training weekends - one before Christmas, one in January and one in February. The weekends will start on Friday afternoon and will run until Sunday afternoon. The whole offline weekends are an integral part of the Fellowship and being able to participate in all three is a mandatory for our programme.
In the run up to LIMUN/WorldMUN next year (i.e. in February and March 2021), you might spend some more time to prepare for the conferences, but this will as well be manageable :).
After the fellowship, we encourage all of our participants to stay involved with be.boosted and become an active part of our alumni community.
On top of this, there will be three offline training weekends - one before Christmas, one in January and one in February. The weekends will start on Friday afternoon and will run until Sunday afternoon. The whole offline weekends are an integral part of the Fellowship and being able to participate in all three is a mandatory for our programme.
In the run up to LIMUN/WorldMUN next year (i.e. in February and March 2021), you might spend some more time to prepare for the conferences, but this will as well be manageable :).
After the fellowship, we encourage all of our participants to stay involved with be.boosted and become an active part of our alumni community.
COVID-19 and the fellowship
Your training experience and personal safety are at the core of our considerations. During the current pandemic, we cannot guarantee that all parts of the programme will be conducted as planned. Please note that our team is aware of the situations’ volatility and has prepared for different scenarios to provide you with an optimal training experience. In case offline weekends or the MUN-conferences cannot take place, we will coordinate alternative events.
Even in light of the ever-changing circumstances of this pandemic, we are convinced that we will be able to provide you with high-quality training.
Even in light of the ever-changing circumstances of this pandemic, we are convinced that we will be able to provide you with high-quality training.
Who are past fellows, and what do they say about the fellowship?
We’d love for you to meet our past fellows, as they will give you a great impression of the people you’ll meet at be.boosted.
What is the difference between the Fellowship and Team LIMUN?
Team LIMUN is a more condensed version of our leadership skill training. While we also teach you the basics of rhetorics, negotiations and group dynamics, Team LIMUN still gives you all the information and practise to achieve your personal goals at London International MUN (LiMUN).
How much do I need to commit to Team LIMUN?
As Team LIMUN is created as a more condensed leadership training, participation is less time intensive than the fellowship. There are approximately 10 online calls leading up to the LIMUN conference. During the first weeks of training, we estimate you will need to spend approximately 1,5 - 3 hours per week for the weekly online call and exercises. Team LIMUN participants usually take additional time to dive deeper into the fields they find most exciting alongside the programme. We are always happy to provide additional material for you to develop your interests and strengths.
On top of this, there will be an offline training weekend at the beginning of January. The weekend will start on Friday afternoon and will run until Sunday afternoon. The offline weekend is an integral part of Team LIMUN and being able to participate in it is a mandatory for our programme. During the time immediately before LIMUN (i.e. in February 2021), you might spend some more time to prepare for the conference, but this will as well be manageable.
After being part of Team LIMUN, we encourage all of our participants to stay involved with be.boosted and become an active part of our alumni community.
On top of this, there will be an offline training weekend at the beginning of January. The weekend will start on Friday afternoon and will run until Sunday afternoon. The offline weekend is an integral part of Team LIMUN and being able to participate in it is a mandatory for our programme. During the time immediately before LIMUN (i.e. in February 2021), you might spend some more time to prepare for the conference, but this will as well be manageable.
After being part of Team LIMUN, we encourage all of our participants to stay involved with be.boosted and become an active part of our alumni community.
COVID-19 and Team LIMUN
Your training experience and personal safety are at the core of our considerations. During the current pandemic, we cannot guarantee that all parts of the programme will be conducted as planned. Please note that our team is aware of the situations’ volatility and has prepared for different scenarios to provide you with an optimal training experience.
The majority of our training for Team LIMUN is online-based and will therefore be conducted irrespective of the pandemic. In case the offline weekends the LIMUN conference cannot take place, we will coordinate alternative events.
Even in light of the ever-changing circumstances of this pandemic, we are convinced that we will be able to provide you with high-quality training.
The majority of our training for Team LIMUN is online-based and will therefore be conducted irrespective of the pandemic. In case the offline weekends the LIMUN conference cannot take place, we will coordinate alternative events.
Even in light of the ever-changing circumstances of this pandemic, we are convinced that we will be able to provide you with high-quality training.
Which costs are associated with Team LIMUN?
be.boosted is a student-driven initiative run on a voluntary basis. The program is funded by voluntary contributions, sponsors and fundraising from the fellows as a team effort. The membership contribution for Team LIMUN is 200€. This will get you the participation in an intense three month personal development, training and leadership program which includes weekly online trainings, an offline training weekend and expert sessions leading up to the participation at London International MUN (LiMUN). We cover your conference fees at LiMUN and your accommodation in London as well as the social tickets for LiMUN. Personal expenses such as travel expenses to and from the offline and LIMUN or for food during the offline weekend and conference are not included.
be.boosted is a non-profit and voluntarily run organisation, which means that we rely on support ranging from grants to corporate sponsors. Thus, we might ask you to give us a hand in this process by for instance approaching your University/College or other grant schemes available to you. We believe your involvement increases team spirit, motivation and program adherence. If you need additional information, please feel free to contact our team and we will provide you with all details based on the experience of our past fellows.
In case of financial hardship, do not hesitate to contact our team either. We will do our best to make our programme available to you irrespective of your financial background.
be.boosted is a non-profit and voluntarily run organisation, which means that we rely on support ranging from grants to corporate sponsors. Thus, we might ask you to give us a hand in this process by for instance approaching your University/College or other grant schemes available to you. We believe your involvement increases team spirit, motivation and program adherence. If you need additional information, please feel free to contact our team and we will provide you with all details based on the experience of our past fellows.
In case of financial hardship, do not hesitate to contact our team either. We will do our best to make our programme available to you irrespective of your financial background.
Can I apply to the fellowship after participating in Team LIMUN?
Absolutely. Over the last years, we had some former Team LIMUN participants joining the next year’s fellowship to further develop their skill set.
What is MUN?
“MUN” is the abbreviation for Model United Nations. It is a simulation where students slip into the role of diplomats to the United Nations. Representing a foreign nation, they debate current affairs on the councils of the UN such as the Security Council, the World Health Organisation or other international forums. As an example, last year our participants discussed waste management, the effects of climate change on indigenous women and the future of the NATO. For us, MUN Conferences represent the perfect playing field for applying leadership skills as well as seeing your progress with be.boosted.
What can I learn from MUN?
From MUNing with us, you’ll gain valuable insights into international relations and current affairs, you’ll be able to meet students from around the world, and grow your network of inspiring peers. At the heart of our mission, we use MUN to teach you the skills that make the world go round. We strongly believe the setting of MUN is the perfect challenge to simulate leadership challenges that will await you down your career path, and help you learn how to effectively face them.
How successful is be.boosted at MUNing?
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LIMUN
Diplomacy Awards
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Havard WorldMUN
Diplomacy Awards
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We are proud that many delegates and MUN friends have told our delegates they were excelling at the conferences they attended. Our MUN mantra is to take responsibility for driving committees forward, and to do so in a fair and inclusive manner. This has led many other delegations to tell us how much they enjoyed working with our delegates. If you want the hard facts: be.boosted trainers are proud to report that our delegation is the three times consecutive best German team at Harvard WorldMUN. In the last four years alone, we have won 39 Diplomacy Awards at LIMUN as well 10 Diplomacy Awards at Harvard WorldMUN and, what’s more important, we are honored with Delegation Awards at LiMUN and WorldMUN.
“(…) they know what they are doing and they have already taken all the steps to create the ladder you need when dropping the M from MUN (…) Each and every one of their activities actually brings you a step closer to becoming a diplomat.”
Alexia Sideris,
a passionate MUNer and member of various MUN associations on munplanet in 2018.
The full article: be.boosted is restoring MUN's prestige
a passionate MUNer and member of various MUN associations on munplanet in 2018.
The full article: be.boosted is restoring MUN's prestige
Do I have to leave my MUN society if I want to join be.boosted?
Not at all! We encourage you to stick to your MUN society, and see which of the things you learn from us you can apply there, too, and vice versa. However, during the fellowship and Team LIMUN, in particular at LIMUN and WorldMUN, you will represent be.boosted.
Who can apply for the fellowship?
Applications are open to students from all fields, with affiliation to Germany or German programmes and projects and whose current location allows travel to Germany/European conference venues. Former participants included Germans studying abroad, international and German students enrolled in a university in Germany as well as alumni from Germany focused projects like “Jugend debattiert international”.
We are looking forward to diverse applications and invite you to apply regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin or social status.
We are looking forward to diverse applications and invite you to apply regardless of gender, sexual orientation, religion, color, national origin or social status.
What are the requirements for the fellowship?
We require that you will be able to participate in all three offline weekends, most of our weekly online trainings as well as in LIMUN 2021 and Harvard WorldMUN 2021 for which the dates remain to be announced. In previous years, LIMUN took place on the third weekend in February and lasts from Friday till Sunday. Harvard WorldMUN usually occurs mid March and lasts five days. You also need to be enrolled in a university. You do not need to be a German citizen nor currently based in Germany.
The dates of our offline weekends in Berlin or Munich are:
20. - 22. December 2020
07. - 09. January 2021
05. - 07. February 2021
Our recruitment day will take place in Munich on October 10th!
The dates of our offline weekends in Berlin or Munich are:
20. - 22. December 2020
07. - 09. January 2021
05. - 07. February 2021
Our recruitment day will take place in Munich on October 10th!
What are the requirements for Team LIMUN?
For Team LIMUN, your presence at the online trainings, the offline weekend together with the fellowship on January 07. - 09. as well as your attendance at LIMUN 2021 is required.
When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is on September 15th!
Do I need to be enrolled in order to apply?
You need to be able to show a proof of enrollment as a student at a university in March 2021.
Do I need to speak German to participate?
Speaking German is not a prerequisite, as all our trainings / events are conducted in English.
Are you looking for people who already have MUN experience?
No. Our training programme is designed to build your MUN skills from the ground up and we cover everything you need to know to succeed at LIMUN and WorldMUN. That being said, we do think that some MUN experience can help you during the fellowship and that it can also be beneficial for your peers in the fellowship. In the past delegations, we have accepted numerous applicants without MUN experience, and we will continue to do so.
Are you looking for specific subjects?
No. Our experience has shown that not only does the fellowship team profit from a diverse range of experience and perspectives both in the training and at MUN, we also strongly believe that leadership skills and everything else we cover at be.boosted is relevant to people working across all sectors. Thus, we welcome applicants from all fields. And we mean it.
What does the be.boosted Selection Process look like?
In the first round of the selection process all applicants are asked to fill out an online form on our website. Based on our selection criteria, applicants are invited to a second round consisting of either an online interview or the Recruiting Day, after which the final selection decision for the Fellowship and Team LIMUN is made. In preparation for the Recruiting Day or Online Interview applicants are invited to participate in a small preparatory online session shortly before the respective event.
Who decides about the applications and who will make it into the fellowship?
The be.boosted recruiting team, consisting of trainer and alumni review al applications. We have formulated clear internal selection criteria for every recruiting phase, and invite experienced members of the core team to join the selection committee. Final responsibility for selecting fellows rests with this selection committee. At the recruiting day, we might invite other parties present to voice their observations and opinions on certain candidates, but at no point will decisions about the fellowship be made by parties other than the be.boosted selection committee.
What set of criteria is used to select the people?
Our criteria for selecting fellows include a excellent academic records, a demonstration of a keen interest in making an impact beyond academia and an international experience. We are recruiting fellows who demonstrate a great potential to learn and develop, above all else.
Do I need to have an A+ average?
No. Strong academic performance is one of multiple selection criteria and is always reviewed in context of the application as a whole. We ask you to submit an official Transcript of Records for comparability between different fields of study and your academic progress.
When and where will the Recruiting Day take place?
The Recruiting day is going to take place on the 10th of October, 2021. We look forward to welcoming you in Munich, the exact address will be forwarded to you via email. To cover the costs associated with the recruiting day, such as food, drinks and location, we kindly ask everyone who is able to for a voluntary contribution of 5 €.
As of now, we expect the recruiting day to take place as planned. Of course we will follow Covid-19-guidelines for hygiene and safety. In case events of this size and format will be forbidden by the Bavarian authorities again, we will switch all interviews to the online format.
As of now, we expect the recruiting day to take place as planned. Of course we will follow Covid-19-guidelines for hygiene and safety. In case events of this size and format will be forbidden by the Bavarian authorities again, we will switch all interviews to the online format.
Do I have to participate in the Recruiting day in order to get into the training programmes?
We highly recommend you to be at the Recruiting Day as you will have a chance to meet be.boosted and your future fellow delegates. We are working hard on preparing a diverse program for you that’s more than “just” an application day and rather see it as your first opportunity to meet inspiring people, network and get to know the faces behind the program. This day will be an experience on its own! In case you cannot make it to the Recruiting Day, we also offer you the opportunity for an online interview. However, online spots are limited.
What’s the schedule for the Recruiting Day?
We will send the schedule for the recruiting day to all invited applicants in time for the event. To give you an approximation of the length of the day: Last year's recruitment day started at 9am and ended around 4pm.
However, in light of the current pandemic, we reshaped our schedule to ensure everyone’s safety and adherence to the hygiene rules. Therefore, applicants will be allocated either to a morning or afternoon group with each round lasting about 4 ½ hours.
However, in light of the current pandemic, we reshaped our schedule to ensure everyone’s safety and adherence to the hygiene rules. Therefore, applicants will be allocated either to a morning or afternoon group with each round lasting about 4 ½ hours.
What is the dress code?
The be.boosted team will be wearing smart casual clothing and you are invited to do so too.
When and where are the Online Interviews going to take place?
For all those unable to attend the Recruiting Day, there will be the opportunity to attend an online interview in the first week of October. Interviews will be performed via Zoom with an approximate length of 90 minutes. The exact dates will be scheduled beforehand according to your availabilities.
Will I get a certificate for participating?
If desired, drop us an email and you will receive a certificate that states you participated in our recruiting day.
Who are the partners of be.boosted?
be.boosted works together with a variety of partners, including public bodies, companies seeking for future global leaders, high potential networks, experts from academia and other parts of society, as well as several student organisations. You can find more information on current and past partners and the way we work together here.
Why does be.boosted have partners?
The support of our partners helps us provide many of the benefits we deliver, such as travel funding or conference fees. Moreover, our partners, both individual and corporate, make their substantive expertise and knowledge available to our participants in talks, in panel session and in skill workshops.
More questions? Drop us an email!
Would like to talk to someone that did this before? Do tell us, and we’ll set you up with one of our alumni!
Would like to talk to someone that did this before? Do tell us, and we’ll set you up with one of our alumni!
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