2025 ifa CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship for Young Professionals

The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds 55 to 60 professionals and dedicated volunteers from over 40 countries 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 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.

• Table of Content
• About Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa)
• CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship
• Aim and Benefits of CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship
• Requirements for CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship Qualification
• Application Deadline
• How to Apply

About Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa)

Das ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen) fördert als Mittlerorganisation der Auswärtigen Kulturpolitik den internationalen Kunst- und Kulturaustausch.

CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship

Aim and Benefits of CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship

The 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

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

Requirements for CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship Qualification

• 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
• Countries currently participating in the programme

Application Deadline

How to Apply

For more details, visit ifa website.