Fully Funded Cultural Exchange Fellowship in Germany 2027 for Iraqis with a Monthly Allowance of €650
Applicant criteria
- NationalityIraq
- Age23 - 60
- GenderBoth
Opportunity criteria
- Opportunity FieldMedia and Journalism
- Job locationGermany
- Deadline2026-12-08
Opportunity description
The German Institute for Foreign Cultural Relations (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen – ifa) has announced the opening of applications for the CrossCulture Programme (CCP) Fellowship 2027, an international fellowship program designed to develop the skills of professionals and volunteers working in civil society organizations and strengthen cooperation and cultural exchange between Germany and partner countries.
This edition targets applicants from Iraq who have experience in community or volunteer work. It offers participants the opportunity to spend two to three months at a host organization in Germany, where they can gain new professional experience, exchange knowledge, and build international partnerships that can benefit their local organizations upon their return.
The program provides funding that includes a monthly allowance of €650, round-trip airfare, accommodation, health insurance, local transportation, and reimbursement of visa fees.
Eligible Fields
The program targets professionals working in civil society organizations in the following fields:
Policy and Society: Community initiatives, civic engagement, and social issues.
Media and Culture: Journalism, media, and cultural and artistic projects.
Human Rights and Peace: Human rights initiatives, peacebuilding, and community dialogue.
Sustainable Development and Climate Justice: Environmental, climate-related, and development projects.
Democratic Resilience: A priority focus area for the 2027 edition of the program.
Benefits
Receive a monthly allowance of €650 throughout the fellowship period.
Round-trip international airfare covered.
Free accommodation throughout the stay in the host country.
Local public transportation costs covered through a monthly transportation pass in the host city.
Health insurance coverage throughout the program.
Reimbursement of visa fees incurred by the participant.
Opportunity to participate in a two- to three-month professional training and exchange placement at a host organization.
Benefit from professional mentoring throughout the fellowship.
Participate in a four-day training workshop on intercultural exchange and communication.
Attend professional events, workshops, and skills development activities.
Build professional connections with German and international civil society organizations.
Exchange knowledge and experiences with participants from different countries and cultural backgrounds.
Join the CCP Alumni Network and benefit from future networking opportunities.
Opportunity to participate in additional events for fellows working on Democratic Resilience, the program's special focus area for 2027.
Eligibility criteria
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
Be at least 23 years old at the time of application.
Have at least two years of documented professional or volunteer experience with a civil society organization in their home country.
Have a good command of English, both spoken and written, sufficient to participate in professional and training activities.
Be available to undertake a two- to three-month professional placement abroad.
Work in one of the fields supported by the program.
Not receive any other funding that conflicts with the fellowship during the same year.
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Fully Funded Cultural Exchange Fellowship in Germany 2027 for Iraqis with a Monthly Allowance of €650