The CEPS/Heinrich Böll Stiftung Climate Leadership Programme 2027 for young climate leaders (Fully Funded to Brussels, Belgium)

Application Deadline: 10 November 2026

Applications at the moment are open for the 2027 CEPS/Heinrich Böll Stiftung Climate Leadership Programme. The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS), with the assist of the Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung European Union | Global Dialogue, is launching an open name for eight young climate leaders to be a part of the Climate Leadership Programme, working from December 2026 to March 2027.

The programme combines on-line masterclasses and abilities coaching with per week in Brussels, together with participation in CEPS’ flagship occasion, Ideas Lab, on 4 and 5 March 2027. It provides contributors the chance to deepen their understanding of EU climate policymaking, develop sensible abilities, join with climate leaders from world wide and interact instantly with the European coverage group.

The Climate Leadership Programme is a joint initiative of CEPS and Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung designed to assist young people who find themselves already lively in climate coverage, advocacy or entrepreneurship in their very own contexts.

From December 2026 to February 2027, contributors will take part in on-line masterclasses and abilities coaching overlaying EU climate governance, diplomacy, coverage writing and communication. Attendance throughout this section is necessary, and solely contributors who full it should proceed to the Brussels programme.

From 28 February to 6 March 2027, contributors will spend per week in Brussels, gaining first-hand perception into the EU coverage panorama and taking part in CEPS Ideas Lab, which brings collectively policymakers, researchers, enterprise leaders and civil society to focus on the most important challenges and Opportunities dealing with Europe. Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung may also organise a complementary aspect programme in Brussels, with additional particulars shared with chosen contributors.

Requirements

The Programme is trying for eight young climate leaders who:

• can be found to attend the net programme from December 2026 to February 2027 and the Brussels programme from 28 February to 6 March 2027.
• are aged 20–30;
• have a powerful curiosity in climate motion and are already engaged in climate coverage, advocacy or entrepreneurship in their very own context;
• carry a particular initiative, equivalent to a coverage proposal, an advocacy marketing campaign or a enterprise;
• have a great command of English and may take part in on-line periods and actions in Brussels;

Applications are open to candidates worldwide.

The program notably welcomes candidates from the next international locations:

Albania, Bolivia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Cambodia, international locations in Central America, Chile, China, Colombia, Georgia, India, Iraq, Israel, Kenya, Kosovo, Lebanon, Mexico, Montenegro, Morocco, Nigeria, North Macedonia, Palestine, Peru, Senegal, Serbia, South Africa, South Korea, Syria, Tanzania, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, Uganda and Ukraine.

How to Apply

How to apply

Applicants should submit:

• A CV
• A reference letter
• A accomplished written application questionnaire

Please full the application questionnaire here and ship your CV and reference letter (in English) to [email protected] by 10 November 2026, 23:59 CET, with “Climate Leadership Programme – [Full Name]” within the topic line.  Only full purposes can be thought-about.

Successful candidates can be notified by the top of November 2026.

Application Timeline:

• Application opening: 29 October 2026
• Application deadline: 10 November 2026, 23:59 CET
• Notification to candidates: By the top of November 2026
• Online programme: December 2026–February 2027
• Programme in Brussels: 28 February–6 March 2027
• CEPS Ideas Lab: 4–5 March 2027

Contact Elena Mingarelli at [email protected].

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the CEPS/Heinrich Böll Stiftung Climate Leadership Programme