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What is your motivation for applying for the CrossCulture Programme (CCP)? * (1,500 Character max)
CrossCulture Programme Fellowships 2026
About
The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds 55 to 60 professionals and 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 transcultural 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 transcultural 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.
Benefits & Learning Outcomes
- Participants gain hands-on professional experience through collaboration with a host organisation in Germany or a CCP partner country
- Participants receive mentoring and structured professional development in their field of work
- Participants develop strong transcultural and intercultural communication skills
- Participants take part in a 3–4 day transcultural workshop focused on dialogue and reflection
- Participants expand their international professional network through engagement with fellows from over 40 countries
- Participants gain long-term access to the CCP alumni network for continued collaboration
- Participants strengthen their ability to apply international experience within their home organisation after the fellowship
- Participants receive a monthly stipend of 650 EUR
- Round-trip airfare to and from the host country is covered
- Accommodation is provided for the duration of the fellowship
- A monthly public transportation ticket is included
- Health insurance is covered
- Visa fees are reimbursed
- Participants gain hands-on professional experience through collaboration with a host organisation in Germany or a CCP partner country
- Participants receive mentoring and structured professional development in their field of work
- Participants develop strong transcultural and intercultural communication skills
- Participants take part in a 3–4 day transcultural workshop focused on dialogue and reflection
- Participants expand their international professional network through engagement with fellows from over 40 countries
- Participants gain long-term access to the CCP alumni network for continued collaboration
- Participants strengthen their ability to apply international experience within their home organisation after the fellowship
- Participants receive a monthly stipend of 650 EUR
- Round-trip airfare to and from the host country is covered
- Accommodation is provided for the duration of the fellowship
- A monthly public transportation ticket is included
- Health insurance is covered
- Visa fees are reimbursed
Eligibility & Requirements
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Applicants must be professionals or dedicated volunteers
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Applicants must be citizens or residents of one of the following 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 -
Applicants must be working in one of the following fields:
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Policy and Society
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Media and Culture
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Human Rights and Peace
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Sustainable Development and Climate Justice
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For the 2025 intake, applicants working on or connected to Gender and Diversity and Culture of Remembrance are especially encouraged
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Ability to commit to a 2–3 month fellowship
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Willingness and ability to participate in an on-site fellowship in Germany or a CCP partner country
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Digital participation may be possible in exceptional cases, subject to funding and travel regulations
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Commitment to apply and integrate the experience gained into the work of the applicant’s home organisation after the fellowship
Essay Topic
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Which professional skills and sets of knowledge would you like to acquire at a host organisation in Germany? * (1,500 Character max)
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In which area do you work? Please explain your specific work position and which tasks are included.
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Please outline your preference for the kind of organization you would like to be hosted at. *
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How would you contribute to the work of your host organization? What kind of experiences, skills, or contacts would you like to share? *
