SAYP Western Balkans 2024 (Fully-funded)

This informs the public about the Swedish Institute Academy for Young Professionals (SAYP) Western Balkans 2024. Details about the Program are given below.

SAYP Western Balkans

The Swedish Institute Academy for Young Professionals (SAYP) is a training programme developed to build awareness, capacity and resilience in the practice of governance. Are you a young professional in the Western Balkans and want to deepen your knowledge about modern sustainable governance? This is the programme for you.

Program Details

The Swedish Institute Academy for Young Professionals (SAYP) is a training programme developed to build new networks, knowledge and practices for increased transparency, efficiency and resilience in public administration. The programme also aims to strengthen your individual capabilities to meet the requirements of a modern governance structure.

As a SAYP participant, you will be able to expand your own contact networks and share ideas, experiences and challenges with other like-minded professionals. SAYP is a collaboration between the Swedish Institute (SI) and Swedish universities that is responsible for developing and organising training modules.

The modules rely on a mix of modern teaching methods with an emphasis on interactivity, collaboration and problem-based learning. The training programme may include webinars, interactive lectures, small-group discussions, study visits and other learning activities allowing you to deepen and practice your knowledge.

Eligibility

  • Are a citizen or resident in one of the following countries: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Kosovo, Montenegro, North Macedonia, Serbia
  • Have a good command of the English language
  • Have a relevant higher education (at least three years)
  • Are between 25 – 40 (born 1984 – 1999)
  • Your professional profile is relevant for the thematic content of the module of your choice and the Western Balkans region
  • Are not a holder of the permanent residence permit in Sweden
  • Are employed in one of the following groups:
    1. Policymakers (politicians, government officials, employees of political parties)
    2. Public servants (non-political civil servants working at public organisations)
    3. Civil society workers (CSO/NGO employees)
    4. Leaders within the private sector
  • Have the mandate, ambition and potential to drive change within your organisation.

How to Apply

For those interested in the SAYP Western Balkans 2024. Open this link to start the application process.

Application Deadline

  • The deadline for receipt of applications is 5 April 2024.

Open this link for more details about SAYP Western Balkans 2024.

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