Bourse ifa CrossCulture Programme Fellowship 2027 – 20 octobre 2026

Contexte

Applications are now open for the 2027 IFA CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship. The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds 50 to 60 professionals and volunteers from over 40 countries yearly with its CCP 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 transcultural 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 transcultural 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 2027 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.

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 (only West Bank), Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia (only persons living outside 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 may therefore vary from year to year.

Missions et responsabilités

• Collaborate with a host organisation from the CCP network for two to three months
• Broaden professional expertise, build valuable networks and further develop transcultural skills
• Take part in transcultural workshops, networking events and professional meetings organised by the CCP
• Integrate the experience gained abroad into the work of the home organisation upon return

Profil recherché

• Minimum age is 23 years at the time of application
• At least two years of proven professional experience or volunteer work in a civil society organisation in the home country
• Solid command of written and spoken English (as English is the main language of the programme, for example in the transcultural workshop)
• Ability to undertake a prolonged stay abroad (If you have any questions or doubts related to this prerequisite, please contact crossculture(at)ifa.de); Please be aware that the programme currently cannot provide or finance individual accessibility accommodations
• Exclusion criteria: Students are not eligible to participate in the programme, as are individuals who receive another form of funding in the same year, such as a fellowship
• Desirable Qualities: 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
• Key issue for 2027: Democratic Resilience

Conditions et avantages

• 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
• 3-4-day Transcultural Workshop
• Networking with other CCP Fellowship holders
• Inclusion in the CCP alums network
• 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
• 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. No additional budget is available for accessibility measures, accommodations, or personal support services. The amount of the scholarship is subject to funding by the German Federal Foreign Office.

Comment postuler

Visit the Official Webpage of the IFA CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship to apply.

Application Deadline: 8 December 2026.