Deadline:
December 05, 2024
Location(s)
Germany
The CCP Fellowships for 2025 will be offered as on-site Fellowships. Depending on individual circumstances and applicable travel regulations, Fellows may also opt for digital participation. The programme is subject to funding by the German Federal Foreign Office.
Overview
The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) funds 55 to 60 professionals and dedicated 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 intercultural 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 cross-cultural 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.
Details
Fellowships are principally awarded to people working in one of the following fields:
- Policy and society
- Media and culture
- Human rights and peace
- Sustainable development
In addition, from 2019 to 2023 Civic and citizenship education and Digital civil society will be the focus for those interested in applying for compatible host organisations.
Civic and Citizenship Education
Civic and citizenship education provides both young people and adults with the knowledge and skills that enable them to shape society. Against the background of current challenges such as populism, fake news and hate speech, non-formal political education, especially in connection with digital media, is gaining in importance for an active and democratically organised civil society. People working in civic and citizenship education and pursuing goals in the fields of work listed above will be supported with these key issues.
Digital Civil Society
Digitisation refers not only to technical innovation, but also to fundamental societal, social and political change that proceeds at a rapid pace. In this context, civil society actors are confronted simultaneously with new challenges and new opportunities. The digital divide that arises between population-groups is an omnipresent challenge of digitisation. At the same time, civil society actors are using digital tools to strengthen the inclusion of marginalised groups. CCP aims to support people facing the challenges of digitisation and using its opportunities for the benefit of the wider society.
Participating Countries
Countries currently participating in the programme are: Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, Haiti Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kuwait, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Morocco, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territory, Qatar, Republic of Moldova, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uzbekistan.
Opportunity is About
Eligibility
Candidates should be from:
Description of Ideal Candidate
What are the prerequisites?
- Minimum age is 23 years at the time of application
- Work experience: At least two years of proven professional experience or volunteer work in a civil society organisation in the home country
- Language skills: Good command of written and spoken English
- Health status: Ability to undertake a prolonged stay abroad (if you are uncertain whether your state of health allows you to participate, please contact crossculture@ifa.de)
- Exclusion criteria: students are not eligible to participate in the programme
What is desirable?
- Long-term social or community commitment
- Existing or planned collaboration with an organisation in the host country
- Additional language skills, particularly German
Fellowships are principally awarded to people working in the following subjects and professional fields:
- Policy and society
- Media and culture
- Human rights and peace
- Sustainable development and climate justice
In 2025, the programme will also focus on the following key issues:
- Culture of remembrance
- Gender and diversity
Dates
Deadline: December 05, 2024
Cost/funding for participants
First and foremost, this programme provides financial support for the fellowship recipients. ifa covers the following costs for
Fellowship Recipients from Abroad:
- a monthly stipend of 650 euros
- round-trip airfare
- accommodation
- monthly public transportation ticket within the fellow’s city of residence
- health insurance
- reimbursement of any visa fees incurred
Scholarship Recipients from Germany:
- a monthly stipend of 1.200 euros
- round-trip airfare
- reimbursement of any visa fees incurred
- health insurance
No provisions will be made for travelling with family members such a spouse or children. ifa assumes no costs or responsibility for other persons beyond the fellowship recipient.
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