CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowships 2027, Germany

ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen), funded by the German Federal Foreign Office · Checked 10 November 2026

A fully funded 2-3 month working stay with a host organisation in Germany (or another partner country) for people already working or volunteering in civil society. Pakistan is one of the eligible countries. It is not a degree scholarship: students cannot apply.

Deadline: 8 December 2026 27 days left
Applications open 20 October to 8 December 2026 for fellowships between May and November 2027 (2-3 months each).
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Funding	Fully funded
Level	Short course / exchange
Study in	Germany
Subjects	Civil society work: policy and society, media and culture, human rights and peace, sustainable development and climate justice (2027 focus: democratic resilience)

What it covers

Monthly stipend of EUR 650
Return air ticket
Accommodation
Monthly public transport ticket in your host city
Health insurance
Visa fees refunded
Mentoring, a 3-4 day transcultural workshop, training and the CCP alumni network

Who can apply

Citizen and resident of a participating country (Pakistan is listed for 2027).
At least 23 years old when you apply.
At least two years of proven work or volunteer experience in a civil society organisation in Pakistan.
Good written and spoken English (the programme runs in English). German is a plus, not a requirement.
Able to live abroad for a few months.
Not eligible: students (when applying or during the fellowship year) and anyone receiving another fellowship in the same year.
Helpful: long-term community work, and an existing or planned link with an organisation in Germany.

How to apply

Open the CCP Fellowships page on ifa.de and choose the call for Pakistan on the application portal.
Prepare everything first: the online form cannot be saved as a draft.
Fill in the form yourself (ifa asks applicants not to use AI) and upload your documents.
Submit online before 8 December 2026. Emailed, late or incomplete applications are not considered.
Shortlisted applicants are interviewed; results come by email in March/April 2027 and fellowships run between May and November 2027.

Documents you usually need

CV in English (education, work, volunteering, skills)
Recommendation letter from your supervisor at your organisation in Pakistan, on ifa's template
Photo (optional)

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