Have you ever thought about how to bring interdisciplinary and intersectoral practice into your work? Have you ever been interested in engaging meaningfully with professionals from another sector to learn from each other and tackle global challenges? Sign up now for the Global Cultural Relations Programme 2023 .

The Global Cultural Relations Programme (GCRP), the flagship training programme of the Cultural Relations Platform, is a unique opportunity that brings together professionals from around the world to create connections and discuss intercultural collaborations. They are announcing a change of focus for the next edition of the GCRP. Previous professional editions have been tailored to cultural and creative people. For the 2023 edition of the GCRP, the Cultural Relations Platform is also opening up the programme to participants working in the field of climate change and environmental issues.

Apply now for the opportunity to develop lifelong skills, increase your knowledge, build your international network and engage in interdisciplinary intercultural collaboration. This year's GCRP will take place in Madrid, Spain, from 10 to 13 October 2023. The programme will be conducted in English.

benefits

• Develop your skills in interdisciplinary and intercultural collaborations through a carefully designed, innovative and interactive learning programme
• Network and collaborate with professionals from all over the world, facing similar challenges and opportunities
• Connect with young professionals and change agents working in the field of culture or climate change to engage in peer-to-peer learning
• Engage in in-depth discussions on the intersectionality of culture and climate change and environmental issues to identify strengths in bringing the two sectors together for possible future collaborations
• Join the Cultural Relations Platform community of 220 long-term GCRP alumni.

Cost

• The GCRP 2023 will take place face-to-face in Madrid, Spain. Travel and accommodation costs during the days of the programme will be covered by CRP.

Eligibility

• The Cultural Relations Platform is looking for 40 professionals and entrepreneurs working in the cultural and creative sectors OR on climate change and environmental issues. They give high priority to participants working in either of these two sectors.
• You must be between 25 and 39 years old, with at least three years' experience in international/intercultural collaboration.
• You can work for a public, private or civil society organisation, or be a freelancer.
• You will need to commit to the programme for the entire period from 10 to 13 October 2023 and have time to travel to and from Madrid.

Application

Apply by midnight Central European Summer Time (CEST), Sunday 28 May 2023. The read-only application form is also available to download as a PDF  here . Applications will only be accepted if they are submitted via the online application form.

The application form must be completed in English. Applications sent in another language will not be considered. Applications from people who do not work in the cultural and creative sectors or on climate change and environmental issues will not be considered.

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For more information, seeFAQand visitGCRP.