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CfA: RCOY Europe 2024, Vienna, Austria (Deadline: 17 April)

Target group: Children and youth aged 14-35 from the below-mentioned countries are cordially invited to apply. Countries: Albania, Andorra, Armenia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Monaco, Montenegro, the Netherlands, North Macedonia,

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CfA: Media Literacy Capacity Building Project (Deadline: 30 April)

Target group: Students of journalism, public relations, education, law, economy, political science and international relations, police and military academies from the Western Balkans. Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The Summer School aims to train the selected participants in media literacy skills for increasing applied critical thinking to analyze and evaluate the media to go beyond

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CfA: RCC Nominations for 2023 Champion of Regional Cooperation Dr Erhard Busek Award (Deadline: 2 May)

Target group: Individuals or organizations who meet the Call’s criteria are eligible to apply for the award. Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The Champion of Regional Cooperation Dr Erhard Busek Award is presented to an individual or organization that has contributed notably to advancing regional cooperation in South East Europe, guided by European values and

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CfA: Transparency School 2024 (Deadline: 15 May)

Target group: Leaders that come from public, private, NGO, and academic sectors and offer the participants unique perspectives on how to address corruption and promote transparency. Countries: Worldwide Short Description: Transparency International School on Integrity is an annual state-of-the-art anti-corruption and accountability training for future leaders. The school exposes its participants to the latest developments

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CfA: Western Balkans–Visegrad Fellowships (Deadline: 15 June)

Target group: Western Balkans and V4 doctoral students or fellows that hold a doctoral degree (regardless of their current affiliation). Countries: Western Balkans and V4 countries Short Description: The Western Balkans–Visegrad Fellowships allow WB6 citizens to apply for short-term fellowships at V4 research institutions (in Czechia, Poland, Hungary, or Slovakia). Reciprocally, V4 applicants can apply

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CfA: re:constitution Fellowships 2024/2025 (Deadline: 3 April)

Target group: Early-career scholars and practitioners in the fields of law, political sciences, social sciences, philosophy, and related disciplines, focusing on issues related to democracy and/or the rule of law in Europe. Countries: Residents of the European Union, non-EU EEA countries, EU candidate countries, Switzerland, and the United Kingdom Short Description: The re:constitution programme aims

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CfA: SAYP Programs 2024 (Deadline: 5 April)

Target group: Young policymakers, public servants, and civil society actors Countries: Baltic Sea Region, the EU’s Eastern Partnership, and the Western Balkans Short Description: Lund University offers three distinct programs under the Swedish Institute Academy for Young Professionals (SAYP) in 2024. These programs aim to provide capacity-building opportunities for young professionals in areas such as

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CfA: Arts and Culture Funders Forum (Deadline: 17-18 April)

Target group: European foundations actively supporting the social, green, and digital transitions, as well as art and cultural funders seeking collaboration and innovation. Countries: European countries Short Description: The “European Philanthropy for a Just Triple Transition” event gathers European foundations and funders to discuss support for social, green, and digital transitions. It fosters collaboration and

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CfA: Special Rapporteur’s Country Visit to BiH – Call for Inputs (Deadline: 15 April)

Target group: Civil society actors, government officials, journalists, lawyers, bar associations, trade unions, and relevant stakeholders. Countries: BiH Short Description: Invitation for inputs regarding the rights to freedom of peaceful assembly and association for the Special Rapporteur’s visit. Topics include challenges, good practices, and emerging issues. Duration: Inputs accepted until April 15, 2024, with the

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CfA: Regional Open Data Challenge 2024 (Deadline: 3 May)

Target group: Innovators, developers, and individuals interested in utilizing open data for innovative solutions. Countries: ReSPA Members – Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia Short Description: The Regional Open Data Challenge 2024 (RODC 2024) is a collaborative initiative between ReSPA and UNDP Serbia aimed at promoting the innovative reuse of open data.

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CfA: WISEs4Youth Project Conference (Deadline: N/A)

Target group: Potential young social entrepreneurs in the Western Balkans Countries: Western Balkans Short Description: The WISEs4Youth conference explores EU support policies for youth social entrepreneurship in the Western Balkans, featuring outcomes, tools, and policy recommendations, along with young participants’ experiences. Open to the public, it blends in-person and Zoom attendance, highlighting regional initiatives and

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CfA: BIRN Voices Fellowship 2024 for Journalists in Eastern Europe (Deadline: 25 March)

Target group: Journalists from Central and South-Eastern Europe as well as the central European countries (Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, and Slovakia). Countries: Central and South-Eastern Europe Short Description: BIRN is inviting applications for its annual Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence under the theme “Voices.” Successful applicants will receive a 3,000 EUR bursary, collaborate with world-class editors,

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