The Cross Culture Fellowships Program (CCP) 2026 offers a unique opportunity for international applicants to gain practical experience and engage in intercultural exchanges within various sectors in Germany. This fully funded fellowship is designed to foster civil society networks and enhance the skills of participants.

  • 🌍 Global Fellowship Opportunity: CCP funds 55–60 professionals and volunteers from 40+ countries to work in Germany or partner countries for 2–3 months.
  • 🏛️ Objective: Strengthen civil society, broaden expertise, build networks, and develop transcultural skills.
  • 🎨 Target Participants: Professionals and volunteers in policy, media, human rights, sustainable development, culture, and climate justice. Focus 2026: Culture of remembrance & democratic resilience.
  • ✈️ Funding & Support: Monthly stipend (650€ abroad, 1200€ Germany), airfare, accommodation, health insurance, visa reimbursement, public transport. No family accompaniment covered.
  • 📅 Application Timeline: 15 October – 10 December 2025.
  • 📝 Eligibility: Minimum age 23, ≥2 years professional/volunteer experience, solid English, ability to stay abroad. Students not eligible. Additional language skills & long-term social commitment desirable.
  • 🧑‍💻 Application Requirements: CV in English, recommendation letter, optional photo. Submit via online portal; incomplete or late applications rejected.
  • 🔗 Programme Components: On-site or optional digital participation, transcultural workshops, networking, professional meetings, integration into home organisation after return.
  • 🤝 Host Organisations: Gain access to CCP Fellows’ expertise, regional knowledge, networks, thematic workshops, and global civil society platform. ifa covers Fellows’ travel and stay expenses.
  • 🗓️ Selection & Fellowship Timeline: Jan–Apr 2026 – Selection; Apr – Assignment to host organisations; May–Nov 2026 – Fellowship implementation.
  • 📰 Community Engagement: SHARE Magazine highlights alumni work and stories from Latin America, WANA, Caucasus, Central & South Asia, showcasing social impact.

Designation:

Cross Culture Fellow (CCP) 2026

Research Area:

  • Policy and Society
  • Sustainable Development
  • Media and Culture
  • Digital Civil Society
  • Human Rights and Peace

Location:

10 Master’s Students at Universität Hamburg, Germany
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Germany

Eligibility/Qualification:

  • Age between 23 and 45 at the time of application.
  • Good written and spoken English skills.
  • Volunteer work experience.
  • Good health for a longer stay abroad.
  • Social engagement for the long term.

Job Description:

Participants will:

  • Engage in practical training with host organizations for 2-3 months.
  • Develop expertise and intercultural skills.
  • Bring back experiences to improve practices in their home organizations.
  • Collaborate with diverse civil, cultural, educational, and scientific sectors.

How to Apply:

  1. Visit the ifa application portal and select the Cross Culture Fellowship.
  2. Complete the online application form.
  3. Upload the required documents:
  • Letter of motivation
  • Curriculum Vitae (CV)
  • Recommendation letter from your employer/home organization
  • Photo (optional)
  1. Submit the completed application online.

Last Date to Apply:

Italian Government Scholarship for MSc and PhD Students
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10 December 2025

This is a remarkable chance to expand your horizons while making meaningful contributions in your respective fields.

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