Europe EaP Civil Society Fellowship 2025

Description

If you’re a changemaker passionate about strengthening civil society and countering misinformation, the Second 2025 EaP Civil Society Fellowship is your chance to lead impactful projects across the Eastern Partnership countries. Applications are now open until May 31, 2025!

What Is the EaP Civil Society Fellowship 2025?

Funded by the European Union (EU), the EaP Civil Society Fellowship Programme supports individuals from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine who have innovative ideas to advance civic engagement or develop digital solutions.

Whether you aim to enhance participatory decision-making, improve accountability and rule of law, or foster inclusive digitalization, this programme provides both financial support and capacity-building to help you succeed.

Degree Level

Types of Fellowships Available

Applicants must choose one of two fellowship tracks:

1. Civic Digital Fellowship
2. Ideal for tech-savvy applicants planning to:
3. Launch advocacy campaigns on transparency or e-governance.
4. Develop new digital solutions.
5. Enhance open data initiatives.
6. Improve public service delivery through technology.
7. Community Engagement Fellowship
8. Suitable for applicants aiming to:
9. Collect and analyze local evidence on public services.
10. Engage in policy-making and advocacy.
11. Train others in civic leadership or CSO accountability.
12. Foster collaboration between CSOs.

Available Subjects

Priority Theme 2025: Countering Misinformation and Disinformation

For the 2025 fellowship call, projects focused on countering misinformation and disinformation will receive additional evaluation points. Applicants are encouraged to propose ideas such as:

1. Building media literacy and raising awareness.
2. Developing digital tools to detect and counter misinformation.
3. Supporting vulnerable communities against disinformation.
4. Creating advocacy campaigns or collaborative networks.

Benefits

Selected EaP Civil Society Fellows 2025 will receive:

1. Up to €5,000 to implement their fellowship project.
2. Professional coaching in project management, communications, and technical skills.
3. Access to international events and advanced learning courses.
4. Membership in an international alumni network of over 200 Fellows.
5. Prestige of being part of the EU Eastern Partnership Civil Society Fellows community.

Eligible Nationalities

This fellowship is open to applicants from Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine.

Eligibility Criteria

Who Can Apply?

You are eligible if you:

1. Are 18 years or older and a citizen of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Belarus, Georgia, Moldova, or Ukraine.
2. Are motivated to support your civic community.
3. Have a project idea in either community engagement or civic tech.
4. Possess a working knowledge of English.

Application Procedure

How to Apply

1. Download and review the 2025 Fellowship Application Guidelines.
2. Submit your Concept Note online by May 31, 2025.
3. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to submit a Full Application by July 15, 2025.

Important: Concept Notes are evaluated on a rolling basis. Early applications have a better chance of moving quickly to the next stage.

Key Dates

1. Info Session Webinar: May 6, 2025, at 13:00 CET
2. Concept Note Submission Deadline: May 31, 2025
3. Full Application Deadline: July 15, 2025
4. Fellowship Start Date: August – September 2025

Ready to Make an Impact?

If you’re ready to bring your vision to life and join an inspiring community of civic innovators, apply now for the EaP Civil Society Fellowship 2025!

For more information or queries, contact: fellowships@eapcivilsociety.eu.