European Fund for the Balkans Fellowship Programme for Young
Government Officials from the Western Balkans – Supporting Excellence
and Leadership in Governance April 2014 – July 2014
We are looking for the decision-makers of tomorrow who want to shape
regional and European collaboration using their energy and enthusiasm
Aim:
The Programme aims to contribute to the development of effective and
efficient state administrations in the region by offering a tailor-made
fellowship and training programme for highly qualified young
professionals from the central government of the countries of the
Western Balkans (including cantonal level government in Bosnia
Herzegovina and regional level government of Vojvodina in Serbia).
Up to 20 scholarships are made available for
civil servants from the Western Balkans to spend a three-month
fellowship in government institutions in Austria, Belgium, Czech
Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Netherlands, Poland,
Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia and Spain.
By participating in the Programme, the Fellows have the opportunity to:
- gain professional experience in EU countries’ federal or state government agencies
- receive training on EU (and other international) issues
- receive training on their respective field of expertise
- acquire leadership and management skills at seminars
- engage with their colleagues from the region and the EU and thus
create links between administrations through individual networks
- serve as ambassadors of their respective countries
- learn a foreign language and
- participate in an alumni network
To read the full Call for Applications go to: Call for Applications
For a full description of the Fellowship Programme and application criteria go to: Fellowship Programme Description
Guidelines through the Application process are available at: Guidelines for Applicants
To fill in the online Application form go to: Online application form
DEADLINE for Applications: September 20, 2013
