Summary
The RAVE Scholarship 2027 offers a prestigious, fully funded opportunity for international cultural heritage professionals from developing countries. Supported by the Alexander Rave Foundation and administered by the Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa), the scholarship allows participants to engage deeply in cultural heritage management, gaining valuable professional experience over a period of 3 to 6 months at various German host institutions.
- 🎓 The RAVE Scholarship 2027 in Germany is a fully funded short-term program for international cultural heritage professionals, hosted by German institutions and supported by the Alexander Rave Foundation and ifa.
- 🌍 It targets professionals from DAC-listed developing countries working as curators, restorers, cultural mediators, or culture managers in museums, archives, or heritage institutions.
- 🏛️ The program lasts 3–6 months (February–December 2027) and allows scholars to gain hands-on experience in Germany’s leading cultural institutions.
- 💡 It focuses on key global heritage themes including cultural participation, sustainability, non-discriminatory spaces, and decolonial working methods.
- 🤝 Participants are expected to collaborate with a German host institution and develop a joint project proposal aligned with their professional goals.
- 💰 Financial support includes a €1,500 monthly stipend covering living costs, along with full travel, visa, and health insurance coverage.
- 🚆 Additional benefits include a monthly public transport pass, up to €500 for language courses, and strong access to professional cultural networks across Germany.
- 👨👩👧 Family support is provided with allowances of €250 per month for a spouse and €250 per child, making it family-inclusive.
- 🎯 Eligibility requires relevant professional experience, higher education or vocational training, strong English skills, and a confirmed German host institution.
Designation
Cultural Heritage Professional Fellowship
Details Table
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Scholarship Name | RAVE Scholarship 2027 |
| Supported By | Alexander Rave Foundation |
| Administered By | Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa) |
| Location | Germany |
| Program Duration | February – December 2027 |
| Fellowship Duration | 3 to 6 months |
| Monthly Stipend | €1,500 |
| Application Deadline | 30 June 2026 |
Research Area
- Cultural Heritage Management
- Archival Science
- Museum Practices
- Sustainable Cultural Development
Eligibility/Qualification
- Applicants must be from a country on the OECD DAC List of ODA Recipients.
- Must be employed in cultural heritage, collections, archives, or museum-related fields.
- Professionals should hold roles such as Curators, Restorers, Cultural Mediators, or Culture Managers.
- Higher education or vocational training in a relevant field is required.
- Strong English language proficiency for professional engagement.
- Must secure a non-commercial host institution in Germany.
- A joint project proposal with the German host institution is necessary.
Job Description
Participants will engage in transformative work that focuses on:
- Cultural Participation
- Sustainability in cultural heritage
- Creation of non-discriminatory spaces
- Application of decolonial working methods
Scholars will develop skills to enhance their home institutions, contribute to innovative museum practices, and expand their professional networks.
How to Apply
- Identify and connect with a suitable German host institution.
- Develop a joint project proposal with the host.
- Complete the official online RAVE Scholarship application form.
- Upload all required documentation, including proof of qualifications, professional experience, and language proficiency.
- Submit the complete application by the deadline.
Last Date to Apply
30 June 2026
For full program details and to access the official application form, visit the ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen) official RAVE Scholarship page.
