CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship 2026 (Funded)

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About CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship

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.

• Sponsor Organisation: ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen)

Benefits of CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship

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.

CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship Requirements

• 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

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.

The CCP-countries are agreed upon by ifa and the Federal Foreign Office, and may therefore vary from year to year.

Application Date and Process

• Click on the link to the application website to apply.

Application Deadline

10 December, 2025

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