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CfA: CEU Democracy Institute Leadership Academy 2026 (Deadline: 5 June) 

Short Description: The CEU Democracy Institute Leadership Academy (DILA) is a three-month, part-time, English-language leadership programme designed for a new generation of public leaders in Central and South-Eastern Europe and the Western Balkans. The hybrid programme combines residential sessions in Budapest with online learning and focuses on democratic governance, civic participation, democratic resilience, leadership skills, negotiation, mobilisation, and public policy challenges

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CfA: Democracy Re:Boot Camp 2026 (Deadline: 7 June) 

Short Description: Democracy Re:Boot Camp is a fully funded, in-person pan-European programme designed to strengthen democratic resilience by bringing together 30 young democracy builders for practical skills training, strategic learning, peer exchange, and experiential work. The second edition will take place on the island of Cres, Croatia, and is intended for participants already active in democracy-related work who want to

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CfA: Western Balkans Fund (WBF) – Peer-to-Peer Programme (Deadline: 4 May)

Short Description: The Western Balkans Fund (WBF) invites civil society organisations to apply for a peer-to-peer capacity-building programme combining study visits to EU organisations, residential training, mentoring, and local knowledge-sharing activities to strengthen organisational resilience and cooperation. Target Group: CSOs based in the Western Balkans, each nominating two experienced representatives. Countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina,

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CfA: OECD Call for Input – Review of the Development Assistance Committee (Deadline: 15 May)

Short Description: The OECD invites stakeholders to contribute to a public consultation as part of the review of the Development Assistance Committee (DAC), examining its role, tools, and partnerships in response to evolving global development challenges. Target Group: Governments, CSOs, researchers, and other stakeholders engaged in development cooperation. Countries: Global (open internationally). Location: Online (public

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CfA: The Visegrad Fellowship (Deadline: 15 May)

Short description: The Think Visegrad Fellowship offers short-term research opportunities for experts from outside the Visegrad region to engage with leading think tanks in Central Europe. Fellows develop a policy paper and deliver a public presentation on a topic aligned with the host institute’s work. Target Group: Expert fellows from non-Visegrad countries (i.e. outside Czech

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CfA: XXVI Summer Seminar for Young Public Policy Professionals (Deadline: 26 April)

Short Description: The Economic Policy Institute (EPI) is inviting applications for the 26th edition of its Summer Seminar for Young Public Policy Professionals. The programme brings together young professionals from public institutions, think tanks, and research centres across Central and Eastern Europe to exchange with international experts on regional cooperation, governance, and current political, economic,

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CfA: Young Bled Strategic Forum 2026: After The Rupture? (Deadline: 30 April)

Short Description: A participant-driven forum bringing together young leaders to explore agency and resilience in a fragmented world, exchange ideas, and develop solutions to contemporary global challenges. Target Group: Young professionals, leaders, and changemakers from around the world. Countries: Global (open internationally) Location: Kranjska Gora and Bled, Slovenia Duration: 27 August – 1 September 2026

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CfA: The Visegrad Fellowship (Deadline: 15 May)

Short description: The Think Visegrad Fellowship offers short-term research opportunities for experts from outside the Visegrad region to engage with leading think tanks in Central Europe. Fellows develop a policy paper and deliver a public presentation on a topic aligned with the host institute’s work. Target Group: Expert fellows from non-Visegrad countries (i.e. outside Czech Republic,

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CfA: ALF Hands-On 2025–2026 – Peer-to-Peer Capacity Enhancement Training (Deadline: 7 April)

Short Description: The Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) is inviting experienced civil society professionals to participate in ALF Hands-On, a free online peer-to-peer training programme designed to enhance professional skills in management, intercultural dialogue, governance, media literacy, AI ethics, peacebuilding, youth engagement, social innovation, and fighting misinformation. Participants can choose from 21 interactive training modules, which

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CfA: Supporting Communities in Crisis – Evidence on Funder Motivations, Barriers and Opportunities (Deadline: 8 April)

Short Description: The Center for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) is hosting a webinar examining new research into what motivates philanthropic organisations to support communities facing complex crises, the barriers they encounter, and opportunities for more effective engagement. The session will present findings from the upcoming report Philanthropy Isn’t Indifferent, It’s Uncertain, exploring how funders can better

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CfA: Travel and Accommodation Fellowship for POINT 14 Conference (Deadline: 13 April)

Short Description: The POINT 14 Conference is offering travel and accommodation fellowships for participants from the Western Balkans who are interested in topics such as political accountability, open data, democracy, transparency, civic technology, media integrity, and the impact of technology on society. Target Group: Civil society activists, journalists, researchers, academics, technologists, media professionals, civic tech

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