ifa CrossCulture Programme Fellowships 2027: Funded Two-to-Three-Month Placements in Germany for Civil Society Professionals, Deadline 8 December
Offered by Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa), funded by the German Federal Foreign Office
8 Dec 2026
The ifa CrossCulture Programme Fellowships 2027 fund 2–3 month placements in Germany for civil society workers from 40 countries, including six in North Africa.
The ifa CrossCulture Programme Fellowships 2027 are open. Germany's Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen (ifa), funded by the Federal Foreign Office, places professionals and volunteers from civil society organisations with host organisations in Germany or partner countries for two to three months. Applications close on 8 December 2026 at 23:59 CET, according to ifa's call page.
ifa says the programme funds 50 to 60 people a year from more than 40 countries. Six African countries are on the 2027 list: Algeria, Egypt, Libya, Mauritania, Morocco and Tunisia.
Who can apply for the ifa CrossCulture Programme Fellowships 2027
- Nationals of one of the 40 listed countries of origin (full list below).
- Aged at least 23 when applying.
- At least two years of proven professional or volunteer work in a civil society organisation at home.
- Good written and spoken English, and able to spend a long period abroad.
- Not a student, and not holding another fellowship in the same year.
Countries of origin for 2027: Algeria, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bangladesh, Bolivia, Brazil, Cambodia, Colombia, Cuba, Egypt, Georgia, Guatemala, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mauritania, Mexico, Mongolia, Morocco, Nepal, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories (West Bank only), Philippines, Republic of Moldova, Russian Federation (only people living in exile), Serbia, Sri Lanka, Syria, Tajikistan, Thailand, Tunisia, Ukraine, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
Focus areas
Fellows work on one of five themes: policy and society; media and culture; human rights and peace; sustainable development; and democratic resilience.
What the fellowship covers
For participants travelling to Germany, the call summary lists:
- Return economy airfare
- Accommodation
- A monthly stipend
- A monthly public transport ticket in the host city
- Health insurance
- Reimbursement of visa fees
Family members are not covered. Check the stipend amount on your country's 2027 listing on the ifa portal before you plan your budget.
How to apply
- Go to the ifa CCP call page and open the 2027 listing for your country of origin.
- Read the country-specific requirements.
- Complete the form yourself. ifa explicitly asks applicants not to use AI to fill it in.
- Submit before 8 December 2026, 23:59 CET.
Tips for a stronger application
- Show concrete results from your civil society work: a campaign, a community project, numbers reached.
- Explain what you would learn in Germany and how you would use it when you return.
- Pick the focus area that matches your actual experience rather than the one that sounds most impressive.
Looking for something based in Africa instead? See the Princeton in Africa Fellowship 2027–28.
How to apply
- Open the ifa CCP call page and choose the 2027 listing for your country of origin.
- Check the focus areas: policy and society, media and culture, human rights and peace, sustainable development, and democratic resilience.
- Complete the online form yourself, without AI tools, as ifa requires.
- Submit before 8 December 2026 at 23:59 CET.
Eligibility notes
At least two years of professional or volunteer experience in a civil society organisation in the home country; solid written and spoken English; students and people holding another fellowship in the same year are not eligible. Palestinian Territories: West Bank only. Russia: only people living outside Russia in exile. Applicants must fill in the form themselves and without AI, according to ifa.
Details can change without notice. Confirm everything on the organisation's own page before you apply — see our disclaimer. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.
