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CrossCulture Program in Germany 2026 (Fully Funded)

Opportunities Radar, Germantown, Ohio, United States

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To all aspiring professionals and volunteers seeking international fellowships to broaden their expertise and global networks, we are pleased to present an exciting opportunity today: the application call for the highly anticipated

“CrossCulture Programme 2026 (CCP) in Germany”

is now open. A prestigious programme hosted by

Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (IFA)

and funded by th e German Federal Foreign Office

offers an incredible opportunity to professionals and volunteers from over 40 countries to spend 2-3 months in CCP partner countries and host organizations in Germany to

broaden their skills, knowledge, networks, and develop cross-cultural skills.

The duration of the

exchange programme is 2-3 months,

during which the fellows will engage in intensive intercultural workshops, professional meetings, and networking events. The programme is inviting applications from talented volunteers and professionals who are at least 23 years of age and have a minimum of 2 years of proven professional or volunteer work experience in civil society organizations

in their home countries . Each year, the CPP awards a total of

55-60 fellowships

in the fields of civil society, media & culture, Digital Civil Society, Sustainable development, and Human rights and peace.

The fellowship will be held on-site; however, depending on the travel regulations and fellow circumstances, they may opt for digital participation.

The CCP (Cross Culture Programme) was founded in 2005

with a powerful vision: to strengthen civil society networks between Germany and other participating countries. The application process for the programme is online. Interested applicants need to submit their application before

December 10th, 2025.

Read more details about the programme below.

CrossCulture Programme 2026 in Germany Overview

Host Country:

Germany

Funded by:

German Federal Foreign Office

Coverage:

Fully Funded

Duration:

2-3 Months

Fellowship Dates:

May – November 2026

Application Deadline:

December 10th, 2025

Eligibility Criteria Applicants meeting the following criteria are invited to submit their applications for the CrossCulture Programme Germany:

Individuals must belong to the eligible countries mentioned above

Applicants must be at least 23 years old at the time of application

Minimum 2 years of volunteer & work experience in civil society organizations of their home countries in related fields

Excellent command of spoken and written English

Knowledge of the German language would be a plus

Must be in great health to attend the programme

Students currently pursuing their degree programs are not eligible

Preference is given to:

Applicants involved in social or community work in their home countries

Possess clear professional experience in their field of work

Knowledge of the German language

Eligible fields and work areas: Fellowships are awarded to applicants working in the following professional fields:

Media & Culture

Policy & society

Human Rights & Peace

Sustainable Development & Climate Justice

Programme Focus Areas The CCP 2026 will focus on the following key areas:

Democratic Reslienve

Culture of Rememberance

Learn from the industry experts

Participate in the Themantic workshops

Build valuable connections with experts and peers in your areas

Access to IFA’s civil society platform

Gain valuable skills, work experience, and intercultural learning

Receive access to more funding from IFA

Required Documents

Letter of Recommendation from a supervisor in the home county

The application consists of 3 steps, which are:

Step 1:

Select your appropriate country on the application portal

Step 2:

Complete the online application form and upload the required documents

Step 3:

Once your application is complete, give it a review and submit

Note:

The application system does not allow you to save drafts of your applications. Make sure you complete the application in one go (Prepare all your documents before starting with the application)

Incomplete and late submission of applications won’t be entertained.

Application Timeline:

15th October –

10 December 2025

To apply and for more details, visit the official link mentioned below:

Contact us at:opportunitiesradar@gmail.com

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