CrossCulture Programme 2017- Germany (Funding Available)

CrossCulture Programme 2017- Germany (Funding Available)

Deadline: January 8, 2017

Applications are invited for the 2017 CrossCultural  Programme. The CrossCulture Programme (CCP) is an exchange and dialogue programme of ifa (Institut für Auslands­beziehungen), funded by the German Federal Foreign Office. Since 2005 it offers young professionals and committed volunteers the opportunity to expand their professional and political competence as well as to gather international experience through a working sojourn in another cultural context.

Participants will be integrated in a German organisation as an intern. Besides the objectives of vocational and specialist qualification, they also gain an overview of the cultural, social and political structures in the host country, establish new personal and professional contacts and familiarise themselves with cultural characteristics of the host country. Thus, the programme offers a forum for open dialogue and mutual learning for all involved. The intercultural exchange fosters on-going dialogue and boosts the formation of networks between organisations in Germany and Islamic countries in a sustained manner

Eligibility

  • Applicants should show a good command of English and a permanent involvement in an organisation or institution in one’s own country.
  • Knowledge of the German language is an additional qualification, not a requirement.
  • Applicants should be aged between 23 to 45 years. Currently enrolled university students will not be considered for selection.
  • The applicants must be in good health. Their physical as well as mental working capacity must be sufficient for the requirements of a longer stay abroad and the essential work requirements of the internship.
  • Eligible applicants should have the nationality of one of the countries listed: Afghanistan, Algeria, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Egypt, Germany, Indonesia, Iraq, Iran, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Kuwait, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Morocco, Mauritania, Oman, Pakistan, Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Republic of the Sudan, Tajikistan, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates and Uzbekistan.

Programme Support

CCP fellows from abroad receive a monthly scholarship of 550 Euro. In addition, the following costs are met by the project:

  • Visa
  • Return flight
  • Health insurance
  • Accommodation at destination (town of the host organisation)
  • Monthly ticket for the public transport at destination
  • Transport and accomodation for the intercultural workshop in Stuttgart

German CrossCulture fellows receive a monthly scholarship of 1,100 Euro on their bank account. This covers accommodation and public transport costs in the host country. The costs of visa fees and return flight are reimbursed. Health insurance for Germans abroad will be concluded by ifa for the duration of the CrossCulture Internship.

How to Apply

The application has to be submitted online via this application portal.

Please prepare the following documents which are compulsory for the upload:

  • a letter of motivation, describing your reasons to apply for an internship in Germany, your expectations (experiences and learning) as well as the period most suitable for your participation.
  • your CV with information about your current professional position
  •  recommendation by your home organisation, showing their interest for your participation in the programme and their willingness to grant you a leave of absence. You can find a {Recommended template}
  • a portrait photograph

For more information, visit CrossCultural Programme Germany