The College of Europe, with funding from the European Commission’s Directorate-General for Enlargement and the Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST), offers a residential programme aimed at diplomats and civil servants from countries that are candidates or potential candidates for accession to the European Union. Its aim is to promote regional cooperation and enhance knowledge of European affairs and the EU accession processes.
Objectives and content:
- To foster regional cooperation between diplomats and civil servants from participating countries and their EU counterparts.
- To deepen understanding of European institutions, policies and affairs.
- To gain a better understanding of the processes involved in joining the European Union.
- To develop professional networks and promote collaboration amongst participants.
- To take part in joint activities with the European Union Diplomatic Academy, funded by the European External Action Service (EEAS).
Benefits:
- Accommodation and travel expenses covered for selected participants.
- Specialised training in European affairs and EU enlargement.
- Exchange of experiences with diplomats and civil servants from different countries.
- Opportunity to build international professional networks.
- Training experience at the College of Europe.
Requirements:
Applications are open to junior diplomats and civil servants from Ministries of Foreign Affairs working on foreign policy or issues relating to EU accession in the following countries:
- Albania.
- Bosnia and Herzegovina.
- Georgia.
- Kosovo.
- Moldova.
- Montenegro.
- North Macedonia.
- Serbia.
- Ukraine.
- Turkey.
In addition, candidates must:
- Have a strong command of English, both spoken and written.
- Have professional experience or knowledge of EU affairs and accession processes.
- Have a knowledge of French, which will be regarded as an additional merit.
Application deadline: 15 November 2026, midnight (Central European Time).
More information: Eurodesk
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