The GLOBSEC Young Leaders’ Forum is a prestigious gathering of young professionals and future decision-makers; it is the only annual and established forum in Central Europe that connects transatlantic leaders of tomorrow. Young leaders with their fresh innovative ideas create a dialogue on current transatlantic and EU issues and build long-lasting networks. The GYLF will engage its members through a unique platform:
- Private dialogue and best practices sharing via a Facebook Group;
- Content preparation in GYLF working groups (recommendations for main panel discussions) prior to face-to-face interaction with leaders at the Forum;
- Participation in the GLOBSEC Young Leaders’ Forum 2016;
- Establishing professional contacts with peers and senior stakeholders
Worth
- Accommodation and board subsidies will be available to help offset the participation cost;
- Travel grants may be available on individual basis and only to selected participants up to the price decided by organizers.
Eligibility
- Between 25 and 35 years of age;
- NATO or PfP country citizenship, Mediterranean Dialogue, or partner (Australia, Japan) citizenship;
- Past experience relating to: security or defence policy; current security issues (ISIL, Ukraine, Russia, migration) adaptation of NATO to the security environment of 21st century, democratic transitions especially towards EaP countries and Western Balkans; international law; international energy policy; journalism; political and economic development of the European Union; cyber security; or any other fields of relevance to the transatlantic partnership;
- Working knowledge of English;
- Willingness to engage in regular online activity over an extended period of time;
- Willingness to write at least one topical article or blog, where GYLF is mentioned before, during or 14 days after the forum;
- Interest in long-term engagement with peers on issues pertaining to transatlantic relations;
- The selection of the 75 participants will be based on responses to essay questions regarding motivation and professional and/or educational and/or volunteering background of applicants.
Deadline: February 7, 2016
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