The CrossCulture Program Fellowship in Germany 2024

Every year, experts and dedicated volunteers from over 40 countries are funded by the CrossCulture Programme (CCP). Participants improved their knowledge, made new relationships, and developed intercultural skills over two to three months of work-related stays in host organizations in Germany or CCP partner countries. The CCP Fellows' networks, experience, and local knowledge are thus advantageous to the host organizations. Additionally, participants can go to professional events, networking opportunities, and transcultural training organized by the CCP. Participants take the experience they have obtained back to their home organization after returning to their regular work lives. Fellowships will be available both on-site and digitally by 2024. Participants may select one of these two choices, subject to funding from the German Federal Foreign Office, depending on their circumstances, and per COVID-19 admission conditions.

Eligibility for The CrossCulture Program Fellowship in Germany:

• When the application is submitted, the applicant must be at least 23 years old.
• The applicant must have completed volunteer work in a civil society organization in their own country or have at least two years of verified professional experience.
• The candidate should have strong English communication and writing abilities.
• The candidate should be healthy enough to spend more time internationally.
• The candidate should have a history of long-term social engagement.
• The applicant can provide proof of full-time employment in the relevant profession.

Subject Areas:

• Policy and society
• Media and Culture
• Human rights and peace
• Sustainable development and climate justice

The following important subject will also receive attention in 2024:

• Circular economy
• Gender and diversity

Benefits/Value of the Fellowship:

• a stipend of 650 euros each month in addition to reimbursement for any incurred visa expenses, health insurance, round-trip airfare, lodging, and monthly public transportation within the fellow's city of residence for International applicants
• 1.200 euros per month in stipend, payment for round-trip travel expenses, reimbursement for any paid visa fees, and health insurance for German nationals

Common Benefits include:

• Cooperation, either in person or virtually, with a visiting organization from the CCP network.
• Mentoring for the fellowship's length.
• Professional training in the fellow's field of work, whether provided online or on-site, with consideration for their personal and professional goals.
• Establishing connections with other CCP bearers of fellowships.
• Being a part of the alumni network of CCP.
• For recipients of fellowships concentrating on one of CCP's main themes: taking part in a formal gathering.