Germany | CrossCulture Programme Fellowships

With the ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen) CCP Fellowships, the CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds around 120 professionals and committed volunteers from 46 countries each year. The 2022 call is open to eligible participants for digital and on-site fellowships.

During two to three months of work-related stays in host organisations in Germany or CCP partner countries, participants deepen their expertise, establish new contacts and acquire intercultural skills. In turn, the host organisations benefit from the expertise, regional knowledge and networks of the CCP Fellows. Participants can also attend intercultural workshops, networking and professional events hosted by the CCP. After returning to their daily working lives, participants then bring the experience they have gained into their home organisation.

In 2022, fellowships will be offered as digital as well as on-site fellowships. Subject to funding by the German Federal Foreign Office and based on their personal situation and COVID-19 entry requirements, participants may decide on one of these two options.

For eligibility, take a look at the countries participating in the programme (in the ASEM region: Bangladesh, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kazakhstan, Malaysia, Pakistan and Russia).

What Are the Prerequisites?

The applicant must be at least 23 years old at the time of the application.
At least two years of proven professional experience or volunteer work in a civil society organisation in the country of origin.
Good written and spoken English skills.
The applicant is in good health for a longer stay abroad.

Desirable:

The applicant has been or is socially engaged for the long term.
The applicant can prove full-time experience in 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.