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The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship 2027 is fully funded. Fellows from abroad receive a monthly stipend of 650 euros, round-trip airfare, accommodation, a local transport ticket, health insurance and visa fees, while they spend two to three months working with a host organisation in Germany or a CCP partner country.
The fellowship is for people who already work or volunteer in civil society: NGOs, community groups, media, human rights and climate organisations. It is run by ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen) with funding from the German Federal Foreign Office, and selects 50 to 60 fellows from more than 40 countries each year.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Host country | Germany or a CCP partner country |
| Organiser | ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen), funded by the German Federal Foreign Office |
| Duration | 2 to 3 months, between May and November 2027 |
| Funding | Fully funded: €650 monthly stipend, airfare, accommodation, transport ticket, health insurance, visa fees |
| Who can apply | Civil society workers aged 23+ from 41 participating countries, with 2+ years’ experience |
| Application fee | None mentioned |
| Deadline | 8 December 2026 |
What is the CrossCulture Programme?
The CCP connects civil society professionals across borders. Fellows join a host organisation in their field, share their own knowledge and regional experience, and take new skills and contacts back to their home organisation.
Alongside the placement, fellows join a three to four-day transcultural workshop, networking events and professional development sessions, and become part of the CCP alumni network. The 2027 fellowships are on-site, with a digital option in some cases. The programme runs from May to November 2027.
What you get
- A monthly stipend of 650 euros
- Round-trip airfare
- Accommodation
- A monthly public transport ticket in your host city
- Health insurance
- Reimbursement of visa fees
- A host organisation placement, mentoring and a transcultural workshop
The programme does not cover family members travelling with you.
Fields covered
- Policy and society
- Media and culture
- Human rights and peace
- Sustainable development and climate justice
The special focus for 2027 is democratic resilience.
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 (West Bank only), Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia (only people living in exile outside Russia), Serbia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
The list is agreed each year with the German Federal Foreign Office. If your country is not on it, we post fellowships open to every nationality every week.
Who can apply
- Citizens of a participating country
- Aged 23 or over when you apply
- At least two years of proven paid or volunteer work in a civil society organisation in your home country
- Solid written and spoken English
- Able to stay abroad for a longer period
- Not a student, and not receiving another fellowship in the same year
Is there an age limit?
There is a minimum age of 23 at the time of application. No upper limit is given.
Do I need to speak German?
No. English is the main language of the programme. German is a plus, but not required.
Do I need IELTS or TOEFL?
No certificate is named. You need solid written and spoken English, and your interview will show it.
Is there an application fee?
No application fee is mentioned.
Required documents
- A CV in English covering your education, work, volunteering and skills
- A letter of recommendation from your supervisor at your home organisation, on ifa’s template
- A photo (optional)
How to write your application
ifa asks you to fill in the form yourself, without AI. Write in your own words.
- Describe your organisation and your role in it in plain terms.
- Explain one challenge your community or organisation faces, and what you want to learn abroad to help with it.
- If you already know a possible host organisation in Germany, mention it. Existing contacts are a plus.
- Show how you will share what you learn when you return.
How to apply, step by step
- Open the official CCP page using the button at the end of this post.
- Go to the application portal and choose the call for your country.
- Prepare your CV and recommendation letter before you start, because the form cannot save drafts.
- Fill in the application form and upload your documents.
- Submit before 8 December 2026. You get an email confirming receipt.
Selection process
After the deadline, a Selection Board shortlists applicants and invites them to an interview. Final results are expected by email in March or April 2027. Applicants who are not selected are also told by email.
Deadline
8 December 2026.
Applications opened on 20 October 2026. Ask your supervisor for the recommendation letter early, as you need it before you can submit.
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