Clean Air Task Force Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) Fellowship 2025 (Fully-funded to Belgium)
The Clean Air Task Force (CATF) is excited to announce the CEE Fellowship 2025.
This is a transformative eight-week program designed for early-career professionals dedicated to addressing the complex challenges of the energy transition in Central and Eastern Europe (CEE).
This unique opportunity will allow up to eight fellows to collaborate with CATF experts, engage in rigorous learning sessions, and connect with peers and key stakeholders in the energy and climate landscape.
Program Structure
Online Modules: For the first seven weeks, fellows will participate in bi-weekly online modules, each lasting approximately 90 minutes, presented by CATF experts on a variety of climate and energy topics.
These sessions will also include practical training on effective advocacy, climate change communication, and social media engagement. The online modules are scheduled for the afternoon hours (CEST).
Workshop in Brussels: During the final week, fellows will attend a two-day workshop in Brussels that will include advocacy training, public speaking workshops, guest speaker presentations, and a networking event designed to foster connections within the climate and energy community.
Why Apply?
The Clean Air Task Force is committed to empowering the next generation of policy experts and thought leaders to create resilient decarbonization pathways for the CEE region.
By participating in this fellowship, applicants will:
- Gain in-depth knowledge of climate and energy policy through hands-on learning experiences.
- Engage in expert-led virtual study sessions and an intensive in-person workshop in Brussels that features public speaking, advocacy training, and networking opportunities.
- Access a vibrant alumni network of leaders driving innovation in the CEE region for ongoing collaboration and learning.
- Network with experts and gain exposure to the global climate and energy community.
- Partake in CATF events, including speaking engagements.
Requirements
To be considered for the CEE Fellowship, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Possess 2-5 years of working experience in the climate/energy sector.
- Be affiliated with a think tank, NGO, academic institution, government agency, or a relevant organization operating in one of the following countries: Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Moldova, Poland, Romania, Slovenia, Slovakia, and Ukraine.
- Hold a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from an accredited university in economics, environmental science, engineering, political science, sociology, or a related field (a Master’s degree is preferred).
- Demonstrate excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (minimum C1 level).
- Exhibit a sincere interest in addressing climate change issues and the energy transformation in their home country.
- Show a high level of intellectual curiosity and humility.
- Applicants must be available to travel to Brussels for the in-person workshop during the week of October 27, 2025 (date subject to change). All expenses will be covered.
- The fellowship aims to promote a diverse and inclusive environment. To achieve this, CATF prioritizes gender representation and ensures geographical balance by limiting the number of individuals from any single country to 1-2 per cohort.
Key Dates and Application Process
- Application Deadline: Sunday, 4 May 2025
- Application Review and Interviews: May – June 2025
- Program Start: Week of 8 September 2025
- Program Ends: Week of 27 October 2025
To apply, interested individuals should submit their application through the designated form.
Questions?
For any inquiries, please contact CATF at ceefellowship@cleanairtaskforce.org.
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