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The European Union (EU) is a supranational political and economic union of 27 member states that are located primarily in Europe. The Union has a total area of 4,233,255 km2 (1,634,469 sq mi) and an estimated total population of over 448 million. The EU has often been described as a sui generis political entity (without precedent or comparison) combining the characteristics of both a federation and a confederation.
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Applications are open for the STARTS Prize Africa 2025. The STARTS Prize Africa welcomes innovative initiatives that strive towards a positive social, humanitarian, economic or political impact and promote a diverse and sustainable society.
Date Posted: 10 Jan, 2025
Are you a researcher at risk due to discrimination, persecution, or violence in your home country? Are you seeking an opportunity to improve your academic career in the European Union? The SAFE-Supporting At-risk Researchers with European Fellowships offers a golden opportunity for doctoral and postdoctoral researchers facing such risks. This fellowship provides a platform for non-EU researchers to collaborate with host institutions in the EU, ensuring their safety while improving innovation and research excellence. Apply now via your host institution.
Date Posted: 03 Dec, 2024
Applications are open for the European Union Short Film Competition for Nigerian Filmmakers 2024. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 19 Nov, 2024
Applications are open for the European Climate Pact Ambassadors Program 2024. European Climate Pact Ambassadors inform, inspire and support climate policy and action in their communities and networks. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 29 Oct, 2024
Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in Ethiopia? Apply now for the traineeship for young graduates at the EU Delegation to Ethiopia.
Date Posted: 18 Oct, 2024
Are you a talented early-career scientist who has already produced excellent supervised work, is ready to work independently and shows potential to be a research leader? The ERC Starting Grant could be for you. Apply now!
Date Posted: 30 Sep, 2024
Applications are open for the ERIM Grants for Digitalization & Digital Security 2024. Grants are now available for independent media and journalists in Moldova through a new funding opportunity launched by ERIM, in collaboration with the Cu Sens Media Project and funded by the European Union.
Date Posted: 11 Sep, 2024
The Young Innovators in Africa Spotlight is an exciting opportunity for young Africans who are making significant contributions towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) through innovative approaches. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 31 Jul, 2024
Are you a young graduate interested in international relations? Are you curious to learn more about work of a diplomatic mission and how the EU Delegation represents EU interests and values in the Republic of South Africa? If yes, applications are now open for the 2024 EU Delegation to The Republic of South Africa Funded Traineeship.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2024
The Citizen Entrepreneurship Competition (CEC) 2024 is now accepting applications. The Entrepreneurship Campus (CEC) empowers social entrepreneurs, particularly young people, worldwide to build a culture of entrepreneurship, promote entrepreneurial education, and participate in a more peaceful world through CEC.
Date Posted: 23 Jul, 2024
The European Union, in partnership with the Global Youth Mobilization (GYM) and the “Big Six” youth organizations, is excited to announce the launch of the Open Call for the EU Youth Empowerment Fund (YEF) through the Global Youth Mobilization. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply.
Date Posted: 06 Jul, 2024
Applications are open for the European Commission Access City Award 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 05 Jul, 2024
Do you want to approach your work using an interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral approach? Are you excited in tackling global issues and having meaningful interactions with people in various sectors? If yes, this opportunity is for you.
Date Posted: 25 Jun, 2024
Are you passionate about climate action and making a positive impact on our planet? The European Commission wants to celebrate your efforts!
Date Posted: 19 Jun, 2024
Applications are now open for the 2024 Global Cultural Relations Programme. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 15 Jun, 2024
Are you passionate about climate action and making a positive impact on our planet? The European Climate Pact wants to celebrate your efforts.
Date Posted: 05 Jun, 2024
The European Social Innovation Competition (EUSIC) application is open for 2024. This initiative under the Horizon Europe Framework Programme aims to harness social innovation’s potential to address societal challenges and foster sustainable and inclusive growth across Europe.
Date Posted: 22 May, 2024
Applications are now open for the INTERACT-Africa PhD and MSc Scholarships 2024/2025 for Africans. Click here to apply for this scholarship.
Date Posted: 14 May, 2024
Are you a young Nigerian passionate about shaping policies that impact your generation? The European Union (EU) is offering you a unique opportunity to be heard and make a difference through its Youth Sounding Board. Click here to apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 07 May, 2024
The EU4Ocean coalition is excited to announce its Challenge of the Year for 2024: “Be a Blue Citizen: Ocean, Citizenship, and Democracy”. This initiative calls upon individuals and organizations to contribute to the integration of ocean literacy with citizens’ roles in democracy and policymaking.
Date Posted: 10 Apr, 2024