Apply for the CrossCulture Programme Fellowships 2026

Name of the Event: CCP Fellowships

Last Date of Application: 10 December 2025

Link to Apply:

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The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds 55 to 60 professionals and volunteers from over 40 countries with its CCP Fellowships. Fellows spend two to three months working with host organisations in Germany or CCP partner countries to broaden their expertise, build valuable networks and further develop their transcultural skills. In return, the host organisations benefit from the expertise, regional knowledge and networks of the CCP Fellows.

Participants have the opportunity to take part in transcultural workshops, networking events and professional meetings organised by the CCP. The experience gained abroad will be integrated into the work of the Fellows' home organisations upon their return.

What are the prerequisites?

• Minimum age is 23 years at the time of application

• Work experience: At least two years of proven professional experience or volunteer work in a civil society organisation in the home country

• Language skills: Solid command of written and spoken English (as English is the main language of the programme, for example in the transcultural workshop)

• Health status: Ability to undertake a prolonged stay abroad (If you have any questions or doubts related to this prerequisite, please contact crossculture(at)ifa.de)

• Exclusion criteria: students are not eligible to participate in the programme

Fellowships are principally awarded to people working in the following subjects and professional fields:

1. Policy and society

2. Media and culture

3. Human rights and peace

4. Sustainable development and climate justice

ifa will cover the following costs for participants from abroad:

• a monthly stipend of 650 euros

• round-trip airfare

• accommodation

• monthly public transportation ticket within the fellow’s city of residence

• health insurance

• reimbursement of any visa fees incurred

We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - crossculture@ifa.de