Apply for the Global Cultural Relations Programme 2023

Have you ever thought about how to bring an interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral practice to your work? Have you ever been interested in engaging meaningfully with professionals from another sector to learn from each other and address global challenges? If yes, then apply now for Global Cultural Relations Programme (GCRP).

The Global Cultural Relations Programme (GCRP), the Cultural Relations Platform’s flagship training programme, is a unique opportunity that brings together practitioners from around the world to create meaningful connections and discuss cross-cultural collaborations. They’re announcing a shift in focus for the upcoming edition of GCRP. The past editions were tailored for cultural and creative professionals. For the 2023 edition of GCRP, the Cultural Relations Platform opens the programme also to participants working in the field of climate change and environmental issues.

Why take part in the GCRP?

• Build your skills in interdisciplinary and cross-cultural collaborations through a carefully designed, innovative, and interactive learning programme
• Network and collaborate with professionals from around the world, facing similar challenges and opportunities
• Connect with young practitioners and change-makers working in the field of culture or in 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 together the two sectors for potential future collaborations
• Join the Cultural Relations Platform’s community of 220 GCRP alumni on a long-term basis.

Who are they looking for?

• The Cultural Relations Platform is looking for 40 professionals and entrepreneurs working in the cultural and creative sectors OR in climate change and environmental issues. They give high priority to participants working in either of these two sectors.
• You should be aged 25-39, with at least three years’ experience in international/cross-cultural collaboration.
• You could work for a public, private or civil society organisation, or be a freelancer.
• You will need to be able to commit to the programme throughout its duration from 10-13 October 2023 and allow time for travel to and from Madrid.

Who can take part in the GCRP?

• Cultural and creative sector professionals
  • This includes but is not limited to:
    • Architecture
    • Audiovisual & Cinema
    • Books & Publishing
    • Cultural heritage
    • Cultural management
    • Design
    • Media
    • Music
    • Performing arts
    • Visual arts
• Professionals working in the field of climate change and environmental issues
  • This includes but is not limited to:
    • Circular economy
    • Climate & health
    • Climate adaptation
    • Climate charities, campaigns & activist groups
    • Climate finance
    • Climate heritage
    • Climate justice
    • Climate law & policy
    • Climate mitigation
    • Environmental engineering
    • Geography (physical, human, environmental)
    • Indigenous groups & stewards of community-owned heritage
    • Loss and damage
    • Sustainable food systems

Eligibility Criteria

• The Global Cultural Relations Programme (GCRP) is open to participants from all over the world, so all countries are eligible to participate.
• To ensure a fair geographical balance, they expect the majority of the selected participants to come from non-EU countries.

For more information, visit GCRP.