Cross Culture Programme in Germany

Deadline for applications is 22 December.

INTRODUCTION

With the CCP Fellowships, the Cross Culture Programme (CCP) funds between 50 to 70 professionals and committed volunteers from up to 40 countries each year. During two to three months of work-related stays in host organisations in Germany or CCP partner countries, participants deepen their expertise, establish new contacts and acquire intercultural skills. In turn, the host organisations benefit from the expertise, regional knowledge and networks of the CCP Fellows. Participants can also attend intercultural workshops, networking and professional events hosted by the CCP. After returning to their daily working lives, participants then bring the experience they have gained into their home organisation

ELIGIBILITY AND PARTICIPATING COUNTRIES

The applicant must be at least 23 years old at the time of the application.

At least two years of proven professional experience or volunteer work in a civil society organisation in the country of origin.
Good written and spoken English skills.
The applicant is in good health for a longer stay abroad.


Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Republic of Moldova, Russia, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan.

STIPEND

Primarily, CCP Fellowships promote civil society actors, strengthening them in their work. This includes the following support and offers:

  • Collaboration with a guest organisation from the CCP network, either on site or online
  • Mentoring for the duration of the fellowship
  • Online / on site professional training in the fellow’s field of work, taking their individual and professional aims into account
  • Networking with other CCP Fellowship holders
  • Inclusion in the CCP alumni network
  • For fellowship holders focussing on one of the key topics of CCP: participation in a professional event

The ifa will cover the following costs for participants from abroad:

  • a monthly stipend of 550 euros plus the coverage of costs for round-trip airfare, accommodation, monthly public transportation ticket within the fellow’s city of residence, health insurance, reimbursement of any visa fees incurred

HOW TO APPLY

  1. Select the appropriate country call for applications on this application portal.
  2. Complete the application form and upload your documents. Since the application system cannot cache any input, all documents should be ready for the upload at the start of the application.
  3. Submit the completed application online via the application portal.

Incomplete applications, applications sent by e-mail and applications submitted after the deadline will not be considered.