Young policy professionals from Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, and Ukraine are brought together through the Policy Designers Network (PDN) fellowship to build their networks, provide them with the tools and resources to promote democracy and economic development, and to increase their knowledge of local, European, and transatlantic issues.
PDN is a fellowship that focuses on workshop-style learning sessions and active participation in conferences with a transatlantic or regional focus. It is a leadership development programme. The learning sessions will be focused on giving the fellows the tools they need to take on bigger leadership roles in their organisations or communities, developing their abilities to lead collaboratively while addressing issues of public concern, using media to advance policy solutions, and writing policy papers.
The Policy Designers Network provides a special chance for both professional and personal growth. After completing the programme, you join the GMF Alumni Network, which connects more than 3,000 policy and decision-makers, business, media, academic, and civil society representatives across the US and Europe.
Eligibility
- Candidates must have up to 5 years of professional experience which has offered them an insight into policy making and formulating in various fields such as foreign policy, energy, business, creative arts, and industries, media, etc.
- Be between 25 and 35 years old.
- Have fluency in English.
- Be a citizen of Armenia, Georgia, Moldova, or Ukraine.
- Possess a valid passport.
Additionally, they must exhibit the following characteristics:
- Profound sense of integrity.
- The desire to create a positive impact.
- Commitment to democracy and diversity.
- Commitment to share and apply new knowledge and to engage in the PDN network upon the programme’s completion.
- Commitment to transatlantic and global engagement.
Application
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for virtual interviews by November 10, 2022. The interviews will take place as following:
- Armenian candidates – November 24, 2022
- Georgian candidates – November 25, 2022
- Moldovan candidates – November 28, 2022
- Ukrainian candidates – November 29, 2022
Selected candidates are announced by December 9, 2022.
