Deadline: December 8, 2026
Applications are invited for the Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowships 2027. The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds 50 to 60 professionals and volunteers from over 40 countries yearly 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 2027 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. No additional budget is available for accessibility measures, accommodations, or personal support services. 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, please contact crossculture(at)ifa.de); Please be aware that the programme currently cannot provide or finance individual accessibility accommodations.
- Exclusion criteria: Students are not eligible to participate in the programme, as are individuals who receive another form of funding in the same year, such as a fellowship.
Eligible Countries
Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories (only West Bank), Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia (only persons living outside of Russia in exile), Serbia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam
Application
Required 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 CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowships.
