The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) is now accepting applications for its 2026 fellowship. This prestigious initiative supports between 55 and 60 professionals and committed volunteers from over 40 countries. Fellows will engage with host organizations in Germany or in partner countries for periods of two to three months. The goal is to enhance participants’ skills, foster cross-cultural understanding, and strengthen professional networks.
In return, host institutions can benefit from the fellows’ regional expertise, insights, and networks. During the fellowship, participants will also join transcultural workshops, networking events, and professional conferences. Where travel restrictions or individual circumstances apply, some fellows may participate in a digital format.
This program is made possible through the funding of the German Federal Foreign Office.
What the Fellowship Covers
For participants coming from outside Germany, CCP will support:
- A monthly stipend of €650
- Round-trip airfare
- Accommodation
- A monthly public transport pass in the host city
- Health insurance
- Reimbursement of any visa fees
For German participants, coverage includes:
- A monthly stipend of €1,200 (to cover living and accommodation costs)
- Round-trip airfare
- Health insurance
- Visa fee reimbursement, where applicable
Note: The fellowship does not cover travel or costs for accompanying family members (e.g. spouses, children). Also, funding disbursement is subject to availability from the German Federal Foreign Office.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the CCP Fellowship, applicants must satisfy the following:
- Be at least 23 years old by the date of application
- Possess a minimum of two years’ relevant work or volunteer experience within civil society
- Demonstrate strong oral and written English skills (English is the primary language of the program)
- Be in good health and able to commit to a longer stay abroad
- Not currently be full-time students (students are ineligible)
Preferred Attributes
- Deep, sustained commitment to social or community causes
- Existing or planned collaboration with an organization in the host country
- Proficiency in other languages, particularly German
Eligible Countries
Applicants from the following countries are invited to apply:
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
Application Requirements
Your application must include:
- Curriculum Vitae (in English): Detailing education, training, professional and volunteer experience, and skills
- Letter of Recommendation: From a supervisor at your home organization, using the official template provided by the program
- Optional Photograph
To apply, visit the official CCP application portal. Additional program details are accessible via the CCP website.https://applications-ccp.ifa.de/job-offers.html
