Deadline: 8Th December 2026, 11:59 PM Central European Time (CET).
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. The aim of the CCP Fellowship is to support and strengthen civil society actors in their commitment. This includes the following:
- Collaboration with a host organisation from the CCP network
- Mentoring for the duration of the Fellowship
- 3-4 day Transcultural Workshop
- Professional development opportunities (online or on-site) in the Fellows’ field of work
- Networking with other CCP Fellowship holders
- Inclusion in the CCP alum network
- For Fellowship holders focussing on the CCP 2027 key topic “democratic resilience”: participation in an additional event
- A monthly stipend of 650 euros
- Coverage of travel expenses, accommodation, monthly public transport passes, health insurance and visa fees
- A monthly stipend of 1.200 euros
- Reimbursement of travel expenses (round trip), visa fees and health insurance
- The programme does not provide for the accompaniment of family members such as spouses/partners or children. ifa will not assume any additional costs or responsibilities for other individuals. The amount of the scholarship is subject to funding by the German Federal Foreign Office.
Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Germany, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russia (only exile applications), Serbia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan, Vietnam.
- 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: Solid 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 [email protected])
- Exclusion criteria: students are not eligible to participate in the programme
- Long-term social or community commitment
- Existing or planned collaboration with an organisation in the host country
- Additional language skills, particularly German
- Policy and Society
- Media and Culture
- Human Rights and Peace
- Sustainable Development and Climate Justice
- Key topic in 2027: Democratic Resilience
For more information and application