This intensive eight-week program is designed for early-career professionals (2-5 years of experience) committed to advancing effective energy and climate policy in Central and Eastern Europe.
The fellowship equips participants with practical skills, policy-relevant knowledge, and a strong regional network to support ambitious and resilient decarbonization pathways across the CEE region.
Who should apply?
The fellowship is open to early-career professionals with 2–5 years of experience in the climate or energy space. Applicants should be affiliated with a think tank, NGO, academic institution, government agency, or other relevant organization in any of the following countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
Why apply?
Learn more on CATF official website: https://www.catf.us/europe/cee/central-eastern-europe-fellowship/
A short video about programme: https://youtu.be/L9eSlnHW8Sg?si=Q_9eMWzcaluZYYsW
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