ifa CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship 2025 for Young Professionals (Funded)

Published: October 16, 2024
Deadline: December 05, 2024
Category: Fellowship Fully Funded
Oppotunity Locations: Germany

Applications are open for the if CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship 2025 for Young Professionals. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.

About ifa CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship

The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds 55 to 60 professionals and dedicated volunteers from over 40 countries with its CP 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 intercultural 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 cross-cultural 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 2025 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: Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa)

Benefits of ifa CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship

Funding

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
Networking with other CCP Fellowship holders
Inclusion in the CCP alumni network
For Fellowship holders focussing on one of the CCP's 2025 key topics: participation in an additional event

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
round-trip airfare
reimbursement of any visa fees incurred
health insurance

ifa 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: Good command of written and spoken English.
Health status: Ability to undertake a prolonged stay abroad (if you are uncertain whether your state of health allows you to participate, please contact [email protected]).
Exclusion criteria: students are not eligible to participate in the programme.

Desirable

Long-term social or community commitment
Existing or planned collaboration with an organisation in the host country
Additional language skills, particularly German

Fellowships are principally awarded to people working in the following subjects and professional fields:

Policy and society
Media and culture
Human rights and peace
Sustainable development and climate justice

In 2025, the programme will also focus on the following key issues:

Culture of remembrance
Gender and diversity

Eligible Countries

Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.

Application Date and Process

The application documents required 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

Click on the link to the application website to get started.