ifa Scholarship on Cultural Heritage Management in Germany 2026 | Fully Funded
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Applications for the ifa Scholarship on the management of cultural heritage and the transformation of museums and exhibition centres are now open.
The ifa Scholarship involves a fully funded 3-6 month program that provides a monthly €1500 stipend, visa, flight, health insurance, public transport, and allowances for family members.
In this post, we will discuss the details of the ifa cultural heritage scholarship, what it requires, and how interested and qualified candidates can submit their applications.
ifa Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: Germany
- Category: Scholarships | Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: Developing Countries
- Reward: €1,500 Monthly Stipend | Family Allowance | Flight + Visa costs | Health Insurance | Language Costs
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: June 30, 2026
Details of ifa Scholarship on the Management of Cultural Heritage
The ifa Scholarship is supported by the Alexander Rave Foundation of ifa (Institut für Auslandsbeziehungen) in Germany.
This scholarship enables cultural practitioners from countries on the DAC list to stay with host institutions. The purpose is to enable scholarship holders to deepen their professional knowledge transnationally, to introduce new perspectives and to build long-term cooperation through exchange.
The focus is on transcultural dialogue and engaging with cultural heritage, collections and archive records. Funding is provided for mutual knowledge transfer and the creation of sustainable networks. At the same time, the scholarship makes a contribution to supporting freedom in art and science, freedom of opinion and open debates.
Requirements for ifa Scholarship on the Management of Cultural Heritage
To be considered for the ifa Scholarship on the Management of Cultural Heritage, you must be:
- curators
- restorers
- mediators
- culture managers
- work with cultural heritage, collections and/or archive records in institutional contexts
- name a non-commercial, physical host institution for each stay and submit a specific concept note drawn up jointly with the host institution (this is decisive for the award of scholarships!)
Benefits of ifa Scholarship in Germany 2026
The scholarship covers the following:
- A net payment of EUR 1,500 per month
- monthly family allowances for family members travelling with you (EUR 250 for a spouse, EUR 250 per child)
- visa costs
- travel costs for the outward and return journeys (information document)
- health insurance (including family)
- monthly travel pass for public transport in the city of residence
- up to EUR 500 for a language course
Thematic Focal Areas
The focal areas are:
- cultural participation
- sustainability
- non-discriminatory spaces
- decolonial working methods
How to Apply for ifa Scholarship on the Management of Cultural Heritage (Step by Step)
To apply for the ifa Scholarship on the Management of Cultural Heritage, interested and qualified candidates should;
- Click the green button below to go to the ifa webpage.
- Complete the application form and attach all relevant documents.
- Applicants must also;
- make arrangements with the host institution
- look for a host institution
- obtain evidence of the institution’s status as a non-profit organisation or corporation under public law (see below)
- agree on the length and dates of stay
- jointly designate a contact person and obtain their contact details
- prepare a joint concept note (see “host institution” below)
- optional: check whether carrying out the travel process in reverse order would enable additional insights to be gained
Deadline: June 30, 2026
