ifa CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship 2025 for Young Professionals (Funded) Deadline: 5 December, 2024

Applications are open for the ifa CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship 2025 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.

Funding

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

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

ifa will cover the following costs for participants from Germany:

• a monthly stipend of 1,200 euros
• round-trip airfare
• reimbursement of any visa fees incurred
• health insurance

Eligibility

• 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 crossculture@ifa.de).
• Exclusion criteria: students are not eligible to participate in the programme.

Desirable

• 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

In 2025, the programme will also focus on the following key issues:

• Culture of remembrance
• Gender and diversity

Eligible Countries

Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.

Application

The application documents required include:

• Curriculum vitae in English with details about education/training, work experience, volunteering and other skills
• Letter of recommendation from a supervisor in the applicant’s home organisation/workplace in the applicant’s country of origin, using this template
• Photo is optional

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For more information, visit CCP Fellowships.