By Nneka Nwogwugwu
The European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region has launched its second edition for the year, inviting applications from diplomats and foreign affairs professionals.
The fully funded programme will run from 31 August 2025 to 31 January 2026.
Programme Overview
Funded by the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST) and implemented by the College of Europe, the initiative aims to foster regional cooperation among junior diplomats and foreign affairs officials from the Enlargement Region and their EU counterparts.
The programme also seeks to strengthen participants’ knowledge of EU affairs and foster a shared sense of professional identity.
The curriculum features joint activities with the EU Diplomatic Academy, supported by the European External Action Service (EEAS).
Benefits
Participants will receive:
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Fully covered accommodation
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Weekday meals
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Paid travel and accommodation for study visits and a one-week module in Poland
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Local transportation for official programme activities
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Access to all educational, cultural, and networking events
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must:
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Be junior diplomats or officials working in foreign policy or EU accession from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine, or Türkiye
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Be fluent in English (minimum C1 level according to CEFR)
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Hold a university degree
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Demonstrate knowledge or experience in EU affairs/accession
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Submit an official letter from their employer authorizing participation for the full five-month period
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(Optional) Have knowledge of French
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Women are strongly encouraged to apply to promote gender balance
How to Apply
Candidates should submit all application materials in English—or with certified English translations—by 15 June 2025, 18:00 CET to data.eudp@coleurope.eu with the subject line:
Application_CallEUDP_Name_Country
Required documents include:
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Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages, highlighting EU-related expertise)
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Motivation letter (max 1 page)
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Endorsement letter from the Head of Department
For full application details, visit the official programme page:
Second Call for Applications – EU Diplomatic Programme
Deadline
Applications must be submitted by 15 June 2025 at 18:00 CET.
The European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region has announced its second edition, opening applications to diplomats and foreign affairs professionals. Scheduled from August 31, 2025, to January 31, 2026, this fully funded initiative is backed by the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood and carried out by the College of Europe. The programme aims to promote regional cooperation and enhance knowledge of EU affairs among junior diplomats from the Enlargement Region and EU officials, with activities in collaboration with the EU Diplomatic Academy.
Participants will receive benefits including fully covered accommodation, weekday meals, paid travel for study visits, local transportation for official activities, and access to all educational and networking events. Eligibility requires applicants to be junior diplomats from specified countries with proficiency in English, holding a university degree, and demonstrating knowledge of EU affairs. Applications, which must include a CV, motivation letter, and endorsement letter, are due by June 15, 2025. Detailed application instructions are available on the official programme website.
