Partially Funded Fellowship Opportunity (CCP Fellowship) in the Field of Strengthening Civil Societies in Germany from IFA

IFA announces a partially funded CCP fellowship strengthening civil societies in Germany. During two to three months of work-related stays in host organizations in Germany or CCP partner countries, You will deepen your expertise, establish new contacts, and acquire intercultural skills. You can also attend transcultural workshops, networking and professional events hosted by the CCP. After returning to your daily working lives, you then bring the experience you have gained into your home organization. In 2023, fellowships will be offered as digital as well as on-site fellowships. Subject to funding by the German Federal Foreign Office and based on your personal situation and COVID-19 entry requirements.

Primarily, CCP fellowships promote civil society actors, strengthening them in their work. This includes the following support and offers:

• Mentoring for the duration of the fellowship.
• Online/on-site professional training in your field of work, taking your individual and professional aims into account.
• Networking with other CCP fellowship holders.
• Inclusion in the CCP alumni network.
• The ifa will cover the following costs for participants from abroad:
• A monthly stipend of 550 euros plus the coverage of costs for round-trip airfare, accommodation, monthly public transportation ticket within the fellow’s city of residence, health insurance, and reimbursement of any visa fees incurred.
• The ifa will cover the following costs for participants from Germany:
• A monthly stipend of 550 euros plus a monthly accommodation allowance of 550 euros, reimbursement of round-trip airfare, reimbursement of any visa fees incurred, and health insurance.
• You are not meant to take family members such as spouses or children with you. The ifa does not cover any costs or assume any responsibility for further persons.
• The scholarship amount listed above is subject to funding approval by the German Federal Foreign Office.

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You must have the following:

• Be at least 23 years old at the time of the application.
• At least two years of proven professional experience or volunteer work in a civil society organization in the country of origin.
• Good written and spoken English skills.

It's desired to have the following:

• A proven full-time experience in your field of work.
• A collaboration with an organization in the target country is in progress or planned.
• Further language skills, particularly German.
• Fellowships are principally awarded to people working in one of the following fields:
• Policy and society.
• Media and Culture.
• Human rights and peace.
• Sustainable development.
• In addition, in 2023 the following key topics will also be focussed on:
• Digital civil society.
• Climate justice.
• Students cannot participate in this program.

About ifa:

ifa – Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen promotes a peaceful and enriching coexistence between people and cultures worldwide. ifa supports artistic and cultural exchange in the exhibition, dialogue, and conference programs, and it acts as a center of excellence for international cultural relations. It is part of a global network and relies on sustainable, long-term partnerships. ifa is supported by the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany, the state of Baden-Württemberg, and its capital Stuttgart.

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