The CrossCulture Programme is accepting applications for its 2027 fellowships. Eligible civil society professionals and volunteers can undertake a two- to three-month exchange, with financial and practical support.
What overseas fellows receive
- €650 per month.
- Airfare and accommodation.
- Local transport and health insurance.
- Reimbursement of visa fees.
These benefits concern the overseas-applicant route. Arrangements for German applicants differ, so use the listing for your country.
Who can apply?
The programme serves eligible partner countries. Applicants must be at least 23, have two years of relevant experience and meet the English-language requirement. Students are excluded. The programme supports approximately 50–60 fellows annually.
Deadline and application
8 December 2026 at 11:59 p.m. CET.
- Open the official CrossCulture application portal.
- Select your country’s 2027 listing and read its complete requirements.
- Prepare the information and supporting documents requested there.
- Submit through the official application route before the deadline.
Preparing a useful application
Explain your actual civil society work and what you hope to learn through an exchange. Connect the proposed learning to the work you would continue afterwards. Check country-specific restrictions rather than assuming that a fellowship advertised internationally is open everywhere.
Save your submission confirmation. Travel arrangements should follow the organiser’s instructions after selection; an application is not a confirmed fellowship place.
Read the official opportunity and application instructions.
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