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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 for the Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) 2025 are now open. The Joint Innovation Facility (JIF) is a new Africa-Europe initiative designed to accelerate innovation and to foster meaningful collaboration across ecosystems on the African continent and between Africa and Europe, to scale up transformative solutions that address shared challenges-particularly those related to the digital transformation and the green transition.
Date Posted: 30 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the European Commission Access City Award 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2025
Applications are open for the European Heritage Awards/Europa Nostra Awards 2026. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 17 Jul, 2025
The EU Code Week Grants for Grassroots programme is a new initiative designed to foster digital innovation and coding education throughout Europe
Date Posted: 24 Jun, 2025
Applications are now open for Nepal Youth to be a part of the EU Youth Sounding Board Members (YSB)
Date Posted: 16 Jun, 2025
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 Kenya? If yes, apply for this opportunity.
Date Posted: 29 May, 2025
Applications are invited for the YMCA Network Solutions Youth Empowerment Fund 2025. Network Solutions is a tremendous grant opportunity from the EU Youth Empowerment Fund, implemented through the Global Youth Mobilization (GYM).
Date Posted: 06 May, 2025
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 Partnership with the African Union? Apply for the Funded Traineeship for Young Graduates at the EU Delegation to the African Union 2025.
Date Posted: 12 Apr, 2025
Are you a storyteller? A young journalist or content creator eager to cover one of the most dynamic youth events in Europe? Do you belong to a youth or civil society organisation? Then this call is for you! The European Youth Forum is selecting five young journalists or content creators to attend and cover the European Youth Event (EYE) 2025.
Date Posted: 19 Mar, 2025
Applications are open for the EIT Deep Tech Train the Trainer Programme - March 2025 Cohort. The programme runs for two months and consists of hybrid sessions and an online peer-to-peer forum, equipping educators to enrich their training methods and develop new content.
Date Posted: 28 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the European Commission Blue Book Traineeship Programme 2025. The Blue Book Traineeship programme is a five-month paid internship offered by the European Commission, providing young graduates from around the world with hands-on experience in EU policymaking and administration.
Date Posted: 25 Feb, 2025
Applications are open for the Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs Programme 2025. Erasmus for Young Entrepreneurs is a cross-border exchange programme which gives new or aspiring entrepreneurs the chance to learn from experienced entrepreneurs running small businesses in other Participating Countries.
Date Posted: 20 Feb, 2025
Applications are now open for the European Union Youth Sounding Board Uganda 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 16 Jan, 2025
Proposals are open for the AU-EU Youth Lab Representation Grants 2025. Click here to learn more about this opportunity and apply for it.
Date Posted: 13 Jan, 2025
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