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CfA: Unlocking Doors to Recognition – Seminar on Recognition of Youth Work and Non-Formal Learning (Deadline: 1 May)

Short Description: SALTO-YOUTH invites youth workers, trainers, and representatives of youth organisations to a five-day seminar aimed at supporting the recognition of youth work and non-formal learning across Europe. Participants will develop strategies to enhance recognition within their communities and organisations, exchange good practices, and strengthen networking among peers. Target Group: Youth workers, trainers, representatives

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CfA: North Macedonia – Co-Creation of the National Action Plan for the Open Government Partnership 2026–2028 (Deadline: 20 March)

Short Description: The Council for Coordination and Monitoring of the Open Government Partnership Process 2024–2026 invites interested stakeholders to apply for participation in the co-creation process of the National Action Plan for the Open Government Partnership 2026–2028. The call aims to ensure a timely, inclusive, transparent, and participatory consultation process for defining new priorities and

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CfA: European Forum Alpbach Scholarship Programme 2026 (Deadline: 22 March)

Short Description: European Forum Alpbach invites young changemakers to apply for its annual Scholarship Programme, which enables selected students, young professionals, and change-makers from around the world to attend the interdisciplinary forum. Target Group: Students, young professionals and change-makers from all countries and disciplines who are interested in interdisciplinary dialogue, civic engagement, innovation and leadership.

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CfA: IPSA Regional Conference – Resilience of Democracy in a Polarized World (Proposal Deadline: 13 May)

Short Description: The International Political Science Association (IPSA), in cooperation with the Polish Political Science Association and the University of Wrocław, invites political scientists, researchers, and scholars to participate in a three-day international conference exploring democratic resilience, autocratization, polarization, and global political challenges. Target Group: Academic researchers, scholars, policy analysts, and postgraduate students in political

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CfA: BIRN Fellowship for Journalistic Excellence 2026 (Deadline: 10 March)

Short Description: BIRN is offering 8–10 fellowships to journalists from Central and South Eastern Europe to produce in-depth investigative or analytical stories under the 2026 theme “Environment”, broadly defined to explore the wider social, political, cultural, technological or historical context shaping a story. Target Group: Professional journalists holding citizenship or permanent residence in Albania, Bosnia-Herzegovina,

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CfA: 2026 Summer School for Journalists and Media Practitioners (Deadline: 15 March)

Short Description: The Centre for Media Pluralism and Media Freedom (CMPF) invites applications for the 14th edition of its Summer School, exploring the evolving role of journalism in the age of digital platforms, generative AI, and political and news influencers. Target Group: Mid-career journalists and media practitioners; also open to other stakeholders from the news

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CfA: Echoes of Democracy: Call for Young Leaders in the Western Balkans (Deadline: 16 March)

Short Description: The Presidential Center Stevo Pendarovski invites applications for the first cohort of the “Echoes of Democracy” political school, a three-month programme designed to engage young professionals from the Western Balkans in critical discussions on democracy, regional cooperation, geopolitics, AI and disinformation, and EU integration. Target Group: Young professionals aged 22–40 with an interest

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CfA: Philanthropic Leadership Platform – China-Europe 2026 (Deadline: 3 April)

Short Description: The Philanthropic Leadership Platform: China-Europe is an intensive peer-led learning and exchange programme for philanthropy professionals from China and Europe, focusing on resilience and commitment in philanthropy. Target Group: Philanthropy professionals from operating and grantmaking foundations across China and Europe, at different roles and experience levels. Countries: China and European countries. Location: Shanghai,

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CfA: EESC Civil Society Week 2026 (Deadline: N/A)

Short Description: The EESC invites CSOs, EU policymakers, journalists, youth representatives, and grassroots activists to Civil Society Week 2026, a four-day event dedicated to strengthening people-centred democracy, resilience, inclusion, and civic engagement across Europe. Target Group: CSOs, grassroots activists, youth representatives, EU policymakers, journalists, and stakeholders working on democracy, civic space, and social inclusion. Countries:

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CfA: Democracy in the Neighbourhood and EU Enlargement – Horizon Europe Research Insights (Deadline: N/A)

Short Description: An online webinar presenting evidence‑based insights from multiple Horizon Europe research projects on democratic governance, structural constraints and policy challenges related to EU enlargement and neighbourhood policy. It offers participants the chance to engage with researchers, policymakers and civil society actors on how empirical findings can inform EU policy debates. Target Group: Researchers,

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CfA: Digital Security Fellowship – SHARE Foundation (Deadline: 1 March)

Short Description: SHARE Foundation invites applications for the Digital Security Fellowship, a regional research-oriented and capacity-building programme that provides training, mentorship, and collaborative learning to explore technological, legal, political, and social challenges in digital security. Target Group: Journalists, civil society actors, human rights defenders, legal and policy experts, researchers, tech professionals, and other individuals working

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CfA: re:constitution Fellowships 2026/27 (Deadline: 5 March)

Short Description: The re:constitution Fellowship Programme offers 15 Fellowships to early- and mid-career scholars and practitioners to research, collaborate, and publish on issues related to democracy and the rule of law in Europe. Target Group: Early- to mid-career scholars and practitioners working on democracy and the rule of law, including academics, legal professionals, public officials,

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