Call for Applicants - European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region (Fifth Edition)
The College of Europe is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the fifth edition of the European Union Diplomatic Programme for the Enlargement Region (EUDP), expected to run from 1 February to 2 July 2027.
This five-month residential 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(1), Kosovo(2), the Republic of Moldova, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia, Ukraine and Türkiye.(3)
Interested candidates are invited to apply before 15 November 2026.
All information about the programme and the application process can be found here. For further information or inquiries, please contact: info.eudp@coleurope.eu.
(1) Subject to the evolution of the political situation in the country
(2) 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
(3) Participation is open primarily to junior diplomats. Whereas relevant, participation can also be extended to staff from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs (and/or other State Ministries and State Institutions), even if they do not have the status of diplomats, provided they work on foreign affairs and EU accession/integration.
