Deadline: December 10, 2025
Applications are open for the CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship 2026. 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. The CCP Fellowships for 2026 will be offered as on-site Fellowships. Depending on individual circumstances and applicable travel regulations, Fellows may also opt for digital participation. The programme is subject to funding by the German Federal Foreign Office.
Benefits
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
ifa will cover the following costs for participants from Germany:
- a monthly stipend of 1,200 euros (which must cover accommodation and other local expenses, such as transportation)
- round-trip airfare
- reimbursement of any visa fees incurred
- health insurance
The programme does not provide for the accompaniment of family members such as spouses/partners or children. ifa will not assume any additional costs or responsibilities for other individuals. The amount of the scholarship is subject to funding by the German Federal Foreign Office.
Eligibility
- 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
- Exclusion criteria: students are not eligible to participate in the programme
Desirable Qualities
- Long-term social or community commitment
- Existing or planned collaboration with an organisation in the host country
- Additional language skills, particularly German
Eligible Countries
Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Application
Application documents include:
- Curriculum vitae in English with details about education/training, work experience, volunteering and other skills
- Letter of recommendation from a supervisor in the applicant’s home organisation/workplace in the applicant’s country of origin, using this template
- Photo is optional
For more information, visit CCP Fellowship.
