CEPS & Heinrich Böll Stiftung Climate Leadership Programme 2027 (Fully-Funded)
Brief Description
Applications are now open for the CEPS & Heinrich Böll Stiftung Climate Leadership Programme 2027, a joint initiative designed to empower early-career climate advocates, policymakers, and entrepreneurs worldwide. If selected, you will participate in mandatory online masterclasses from December 2026 to February 2027 covering EU climate diplomacy, governance, policy writing, and communication. Completing the virtual phase unlocks a fully-funded week in Brussels from 28 February to 6 March 2027, where you will join the CEPS Ideas Lab and attend an exclusive side programme hosted by the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung. This opportunity is ideal for those seeking a fully funded leadership program in Brussels to scale an existing advocacy project, venture, or policy initiative on a global platform through targeted youth climate advocacy grants.Name of Host Institution
Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) & Heinrich-Böll-StiftungRequirements/Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for one of the eight available spots, you must meet the following criteria:- Be aged 20 to 30 years old at the time of application.
- Demonstrate active engagement in climate policy, advocacy, or entrepreneurship in your local or national context.
- Bring a specific initiative to the programme, such as an active policy proposal, advocacy campaign, or enterprise.
- Possess a strong command of spoken and written English to actively participate in online modules and Brussels events.
- Be fully available for the online module (December 2026, February 2027) and the in-person summit in Brussels (28 February, 6 March 2027).
- Candidates of any nationality may apply worldwide, though applicants from target developing and partner nations, including Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya, Senegal, Uganda, Tanzania, Morocco, Tunisia, Georgia, Ukraine, Brazil, Colombia, Mexico, India, and Turkey, are particularly welcomed.
Benefits
The organizers will cover all travel, visa, and accommodation expenses associated with attending the in-person week in Brussels.Application Materials
Applicants must complete the official application questionnaire and submit the following materials in English via email to the address specified on the official portal:- A detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV).
- One formal reference letter.
- Subject line must follow the exact format: “Climate Leadership Programme, [Full Name]”.
Deadline
November 10, 2026 (at 23:59 CET). Successful candidates will receive notification by the end of November 2026.👀 You Missed
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