Call for Applicants - European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region (Fourth Edition)

Following the successful launch of the European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region (EUDP), the College of Europe is excited to announce the call for the fourth edition of the programme, which is expected to run from 29 August 2026 to 30 January 2027.

This programme, funded by the Directorate-General for Enlargement and Eastern Neighbourhood (DG ENEST) of the European Commission, has the overall objective to foster regional cooperation among diplomats and/or officials of the enlargement region and their EU peers by creating a unified ‘esprit de corps’ and strengthening their knowledge in EU affairs. The curriculum includes joint activities with the European Union Diplomatic Academy, funded by the European External Action Service (EEAS).

The call is especially tailored towards all diplomats and/or officials working in the field of foreign policy and EU accession from Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Georgia, Kosovo*, the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine and Türkiye.

Interested candidates are invited to apply before 10 June 2026 at midnight (CET).

All information about the programme and the application process can be found here. For further information or inquiries, please contact: info.eudp@coleurope.eu.

*This designation is without prejudice to positions on status, and is in line with UNSCR 1244/1999 and the ICJ Opinion on the Kosovo declaration of independence.