BCOR Application 2026

Building Cultures of Remembrance 2026 (BCOR)
Building Cultures of Remembrance 2026 (BCOR)

September 20-27, 2026: In-person professional exchange in Germany*

November 15-22, 2026: In-person professional exchange in the United States*

Building Cultures of Remembrance (BCOR) is a reciprocal transatlantic exchange program for individuals who have a professional interest in the intersection of remembrance work and corporate social responsibility (CSR) related to historical legacies in Germany and the United States.

Each year, BCOR brings together 16 participants for two joint study tours, to explore remembrance work in the U.S. and Germany and draw lessons for the present and future. The goal is to foster professional exchange across borders and to build a new transatlantic network of experts.

In 2026, the program will focus on the intersection of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and remembrance work. Together, we will explore the role of corporate responsibility in strengthening social cohesion, critically examine the importance of addressing (company) histories, and discuss lessons from the past that can inform both corporate and societal action today.

The program will be conducted in English.

2025/2026 Program Schedule:
- Monday, May 25, 2026 to Sunday, June 28, 2026: Application period
- Week of June 29, 2026: Participant selection Cultural Vistas
- Week of July 6, 2026: Final participant confirmation & notification
- Week of July 13, 2026: Deadline for selected applicants to confirm their participation
- August 2026: Virtual getting-to-know-each-other and engagement opportunity
- September: Virtual pre-departure meeting
- Sunday, September 20 to Sunday, September 27, 2026: Program in Germany
- October: Virtual Mid-program meeting
- November: pre-departure orientation
- Sunday, November 15, to Sunday, November 22, 2026: U.S. Program
- December: virtual program reflection
Application Deadline: Sunday, June 28, 2026, 11:59 p.m. CET

All required fields in this application must be answered completely.

*Participation in both parts of the program as well as accompanying virtual activities is mandatory.
Eligibility

Applications are being accepted from:
- Employees of companies and organizations working in the field of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) who have a professional interest in remembrance work.
- Employees of companies and organizations that are critically engaging with, or planning to engage with, their own corporate history.
- Remembrance practitioners from civil society and academia who have a professional interest in collaborating with the private sector to promote remembrance work and civic engagement.
- Individuals with a demonstrated professional interest in remembrance work related to addressing historical legacies in Germany and the United States (e.g., remembrance practitioners, historians, curators, researchers, artists, policy advisors, etc.).
Please note: Participants do not need to be citizens of Germany or the United States, nor permanent residents of either country, but must have professional work experience in one of the countries.
Application Directions

1. Prepare electronic versions of the following items; you will upload them at the end of this application:
- Current C.V. or Resume (Limit 2 pages, Word Document or PDF format)
- Scan of Biographical page of Passport or other government issued I.D.
Steps for Submission:
- Complete this form in its entirety, including upload of required documents.
- Click the "Submit" button for final submission of your application.
- You will be re-directed to a "Thank You" page and receive an email confirmation of submission to the email address included in your application. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THIS EMAIL, YOUR APPLICATION SUBMISSION WAS NOT RECEIVED.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.
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Personal and Biographical Information
Provide your full name AS IT APPEARS IN YOUR PASSPORT (*Information below must match your passport or other government-issued ID*)
Full Name

Given NameSurname
Title
Gender

Prefer to self-describe
Date of Birth

MonthDayYear
Date
City/ Town of Birth
State/ Province of Birth (U.S. only)
Country of Birth
Country of Citizenship
Please list your Country of Residency
Please list your Country of Expertise in the targeted field. (E.g. If you are working in an institution in Germany, your country of expertise is Germany.)
Current Contact Address
Current Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState

Zip CodeCountry
Email
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Retype Email
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Phone Number

Country CodeArea CodePhone Number
Is your home address the same as your current address?
Home Address (if different from current address)

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Professional Experience
Current or Most Relevant Employer Name
Dates of Employment

MonthDayYear
Date
City/ Town
Country
Website
Position Title
Are you a CSR professional interested in remembrance work — or a remembrance practitioner interested in CSR?
Where do you see the benefits of engaging with remembrance work in your CSR practice?
Where do you see the benefits of cooperating with the private sector in the context of remembrance work?
Do you use English in your professional setting?
Please describe.
Please list any additional information about activities, organizations, or jobs you would like to share that is not evident from your CV.
Unpaid Internship or Volunteer Experience:
Host Company or Organization
When did you work or volunteer?
Briefly describe your position/involvement:
International Experience
Do you have any previous experience working in another country (besides your home country)?
Please describe.
Emergency Contact Information
Title
Name

First NameLast Name
Relationship to You
Address

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip CodeCountry
Primary Telephone (Include Country Code)
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Secondary Telephone (Include Country Code)
Please enter a valid phone number.Format: (000) 000-0000.
Email
example@example.com
Re-type Email
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Program Information
How did you find out about BCOR?
Essay Questions
In 300 words or less, please describe your motivation for applying for BCOR and your professional interest in the promotion of initiatives to remember the past.
Selected participants are expected to actively engage in the program and, where appropriate, present their work, projects, or ideas to the group. Could you imagine contributing in this way, and if so, do you already have ideas about what you would like to share? Please respond in 300 words or less.
In 300 words or less, please explain what topics you are interested in during this program and how you plan to apply the acquired expertise in the implementation of your future projects/work.
In 300 words or less, please describe how you plan to stay engaged in a transatlantic network following the program. *
Supporting Documents

Please upload the following documents:
Resume/CV (Limit 2 pages, Word Document or PDF Format):

Including current and past relevant employment, dates and locations, and any publications about your work, list of solo or group exhibitions you were a part of, etc.
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PASSPORT - Scan of the current biographical page of your passport (page with picture, legal name, birth information) or other form of identification in English. *

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Program Terms & Conditions

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Building Cultures of Remembrance 2026 (BCOR)

Personal and Biographical Information

Current Contact Address

Professional Experience

International Experience

Emergency Contact Information

Program Information

Essay Questions

Supporting Documents

Program Terms & Conditions