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An art competition on migration, identity, and belonging in the Adriatic-Ionian region. Selected works will tour Belgium, Greece, Albania, and North Macedonia. Open to artists (18-35) from eligible countries. Includes a 200 EUR artist fee, international exposure, and professional jury selection. Deadline: 15 March 2025.
15/03/2025 at 17:00 CET/CEST
A five-month paid internship at the European Commission for young graduates to gain hands-on EU experience. Apply from 17 Feb – 17 Mar 2025 (Brussels time).
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Students & young people
17/03/2025 at 17:00 CET/CEST
The Joint Research Centre (JRC) invites higher education institutions (HEIs) and universities to co-design and supervise PhD projects in collaboration with its experts. Covering 25 research topics, the programme offers access to cutting-edge research, scientific networking, and policy-oriented expertise. Apply by 18 March 2025, with results announced on 1 April 2025. A mandatory online onboarding workshop will be held on 8 April 2025.
18/03/2025 at 17:00 CET/CEST
Is a fully funded, one-year program starting July 1, 2025, for public officials (35 or younger) from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo*, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and Serbia. It offers leadership training, study visits, policy writing, and networking to enhance regional cooperation and EU integration. Participants stay employed by their institutions. This is not a job but a unique opportunity to grow, connect, and impact the region’s future.
Training courses & educational programmes
Public sector bodies
04/04/2025 at 17:00 CET/CEST
The Innovation. Media. Minds.: EU Support to Public Service Journalism in the Western Balkans invites mid-career and young professionals from participating Western Balkan Public Service Media to apply for international job-shadowing grants. Recipients will receive up to 5,000 EUR each, with a total of 24 grants available. Applications are open until 10 April 2025 (23:59 CET).
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Journalists & media organisations
10/04/2025 at 23:59 CET/CEST
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