ifa CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship 2027 for young professionals (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline:  8 December 2026.

Applications at the moment are open for the 2027 IFA CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship. The funding/crossculture-programme/” goal=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds 50 to 60 professionals and volunteers from over 40 international locations yearly with its CCP Fellowships. Fellows spend two to 3 months working with host organisations in Germany or CCP companion international locations to broaden their experience, construct invaluable networks and additional develop their transcultural abilities. In return, the host organisations profit from the experience, regional information and networks of the CCP Fellows.

Participants have the chance to take part in transcultural workshops, networking occasions {and professional} conferences organised by the CCP. The expertise gained overseas shall be built-in into the work of the Fellows’ home organisations upon their return.

The CCP Fellowships for 2027 shall be supplied as on-site Fellowships. Depending on particular person circumstances and relevant journey rules, Fellows may decide for digital participation. The programme is topic to funding by the German Federal Foreign Office.

Participating 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 (solely West Bank), Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia (solely individuals dwelling exterior of Russia in exile), Serbia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.

The CCP-countries are agreed upon by ifa and the Federal Foreign Office, and will subsequently fluctuate from yr to yr.

Requirements

• Minimum age is 23 years on the time of application
• Work expertise: At least two years of confirmed skilled expertise or volunteer work in a civil society organisation within the home nation
• Language abilities: Solid command of written and spoken English (as English is the primary language of the programme, for instance within the transcultural workshop)
• Health standing: Ability to undertake a chronic keep overseas (If you’ve got any questions or doubts associated to this prerequisite, please contact funding/ccp-fellowships/#”>crossculture(at)ifa.de); Please remember that the programme at the moment can’t present or finance particular person accessibility lodging.
• Exclusion standards: Students will not be eligible to take part within the programme, as are people who obtain one other type of funding in the identical yr, comparable to a fellowship.

Desirable Qualities

• Long-term social or group dedication
• Existing or deliberate collaboration with an organisation within the host nation
• Additional language abilities, notably German

Fellowships are principally awarded to folks working within the following topics {and professional} fields:

In 2027, the programme can even concentrate on the next key concern:

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The intention of the CCP Fellowship is to assist and strengthen civil society actors of their dedication. This consists of the next:

• Collaboration with a number organisation from the CCP community
• Mentoring for the length of the Fellowship
• Professional improvement Opportunities (on-line or on-site) within the Fellows’ subject of labor
• 3-4-day Transcultural Workshop
• Networking with different CCP Fellowship holders
• Inclusion within the CCP alums community

Benefits

ifa will cowl the next prices for contributors from overseas:

• a month-to-month stipend of 650 euros
• round-trip airfare
• lodging
• month-to-month public transportation ticket throughout the fellow’s metropolis of residence
• medical insurance
• reimbursement of any visa charges incurred

The programme does not present for the accompaniment of members of the family comparable to spouses/companions or kids. ifa won’t assume any further prices or duties for different people. No further funds is out there for accessibility measures, lodging, or private assist companies. The quantity of the scholarship is topic to funding by the German Federal Foreign Office.

For More Information:

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