Deadline: 10 December 2025
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.
What Does the Funding Include?
The aim of the CCP Fellowship is to support and strengthen civil society actors in their commitment. This includes the following:
- Collaboration with a host organisation from the CCP network
- Mentoring for the duration of the Fellowship
- Professional development opportunities (online or on-site) in the Fellows’ field of work
- 3-4-day Transcultural Workshop
- Networking with other CCP Fellowship holders
- Inclusion in the CCP alums network
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 Criteria
Which countries take part in the CrossCulture Programme (CCP)?
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.
Who is eligible to apply for the CCP?
Application requirements:
- The applicant must be at least 23 years old at the time of application.
- The applicant has good written and spoken English skills.
- The applicant has at least two years of proven professional experience or volunteer work in a civil society organisation in the country of origin.
- The applicant is in good health for a longer stay abroad. If you are uncertain whether your state of health allows you to participate, please contact crossculture@ifa.de.
Desirable:
- The applicant has been socially engaged for a longer period of time.
- The applicant can prove professional experience in his/her/their field of work.
- A collaboration with an organisation in the target country is in progress or planned.
- The applicant possesses further language skills, particularly German.
Exclusion criterion for application: applications from registered students cannot be considered.
For more information on the click here to view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
You can also contact the CrossCulture Programme Team via email: crossculture@ifa.de