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News and updates from BCSDN and the region

CfA: Visegrad Scholarship Program (Deadline: 15 April)

Target group: Master’s and post-Master’s students and researchers Countries: Visegrad countries (Czechia, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia), Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, BiH, Georgia, Kosovo*, Moldova, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Serbia, and Ukraine. Short Description: The Visegrad Scholarship Program supports students and researchers from eligible countries to study or conduct research for up to two semesters at accredited higher

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CfA: The FutureLab Programme Launch (Deadline: 3 February)

Target group: LGBTI organisations in Central Europe and the Western Balkans. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Hungary, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Poland, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia. Short Description: The FutureLab programme aims to foster social acceptance and inclusion for LGBTI people by funding strategic and actionable projects, offering support, and building

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CfA: Balkanska Ženska Akademija 2025 (Deadline: 15 February)

Target group: Liberal women in politics from Bosnia and Herzegovina, Croatia, Serbia Countries: BiH, Croatia, Serbia Short Description: BAZA – Balkanska Ženska Akademija is a tailored empowerment program organized by the Friedrich Naumann Foundation for Freedom. It is designed to support liberal women politicians at all stages of their political journey by providing training in

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CfA: IGLYO Global Online Activist Academy 2025 (Deadline: 16 February)

Target group: Young people aged 18-30, particularly those at the beginning of their activist careers who are passionate about LGBTQI rights. IGLYO welcomes underrepresented groups, including young women, trans and non-binary youth, intersex youth, young people with disabilities, racialised youth, Black youth, young people of colour, and young refugees and migrants. Countries: Open to participants

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CfA: SI Leader Lab 2025 (Deadline: 18 February)

Target group: Leaders in civil society, culture, and media organizations working in the fields of democracy, human rights, or freedom of expression. Applicants must be between 22-45 years old and hold a leadership role (formal or informal) within their organization. Countries: Albania, Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia,

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CfA: Audience-Engaged Journalism Grants in the Western Balkans (Deadline: 2 March)

Target group: Local media outlets from the Western Balkans. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia. Short Description: To strengthen democratic governance, media freedom, and the rule of law in the Western Balkans. It offers grants to local media outlets to adopt audience-engagement journalism practices, using the Engaged Citizen Reporting (ECR) tool

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CfA: Chevening Western Balkans Cyber Security Fellowship (Deadline: 4 March)

Target group: Mid-career professionals with leadership potential in cyber security or cyber policy in the Western Balkans. Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The Chevening Western Balkans Cyber Security Fellowship is a ten-week program hosted by Cranfield University at the UK Defence Academy, focusing on key cyber security issues such as cyber threats, online business economics,

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CfA: POLITEIA Thematic Session – “Education and Policy Making in the Western Balkans” (Deadline: 15 January 2025)

Target group: Young activists, policymakers, political party members, and representatives of youth organizations (18+) in the Western Balkans Countries: Serbia, Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Montenegro, Kosovo, North Macedonia Short Description: A three-day session providing young participants with insights into education policies in the Western Balkans within the EU integration process. Includes practical training on policy-making and analysis with

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CfA: Call for Journalists and Editors from WB – BIRN Regional Exchange Programme (Deadline: 16 January 2025)

Target group: Journalists & editors with 3+ years of experience Countries: Albania, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Serbia Short Description: BIRN is offering a one-month exchange for a journalist or editor from the Western Balkans to work with CIN CG (Centre for Investigative Journalism of Montenegro). Participants will gain new skills, mentorship, and cross-border investigative experience. Duration: One

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CfA: Stanford University Fisher Family Summer Fellows Program on Democracy and Development (Deadline: 16 January 2025)

Target group: Mid-career practitioners from developing and transitioning countries working in democracy, legal, economic, or governance reform. Countries: Regions of Eurasia, which includes the former Soviet Union and Central Asia, along with Africa. Short Description: This Stanford University program, hosted by the Center on Democracy, Development and the Rule of Law, offers training for approximately 28-30 fellows in

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CfA: Master Classes in Media and Journalism in North Macedonia – Fourth Generation (Deadline: 31 January 2025)

Target group: Young people aged 19 to 34, including students, young journalists, and those looking to develop digital media skills. Countries: North Macedonia Short Description: A free training program in media and journalism, covering three modules: creating web content using SEO techniques, visualizing and verifying information with generative AI tools, and producing video content for social media using

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CfA: Partners Albania NGO Exchange Program 2025 (Deadline: 5 February 2025)

Target group: Employees of new NGOs operating outside Tirana, Albania, aged 23–40, in managerial roles. Countries: Albania Short Description: The NGO Exchange Program 2025, organized by Partners Albania, aims to strengthen CSOs by enhancing their capacity, increasing access to policymaking processes, and fostering intersectoral collaboration through discussions, institutional visits, and mentorship. Duration: The program will

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