Applications are now open for the 2024 Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) Med Youth Lab. The UfM Med Youth Lab 2024 is a five-day skill-building event that aims to equip young individuals with project development and soft skills .
About UfM Med Youth Lab 2024
The UfM Med Youth Lab 2024 is a five-day skill-building event that aims to equip young individuals with project development and soft skills. The initiative will be held in Fes, Morocco from 25 to 29 of November 2024. The programme includes four days of teamworking on project proposals related to the thematic clusters as well as a final pitch event. Participants will exploring three thematic clusters: Green Skills, Youth Mobility for Educational and Professional Exchange, and Youth Engagement in Multistakeholder Dialogue (details are below).
The UfM Med Youth Lab 2024 is organized by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), with the support of the German Development Cooperation, in collaboration with the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF) and in partnership with Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF)and the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed).
Benefits of UfM Med Youth Lab 2024
Financial Coverage
- Up to 45 successful applicants from eligible countries, will benefit from the full coverage of travel, accommodation, visa and meals (read the Guidelines for Applicationscarefully).
- The eligible nationals are from Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Palestine, Tunisia, and Türkiye.
UfM Med Youth Lab 2024 Requirments
- Be 18-29 years old by time of the application
- National of the UfM Member States
- Valid travel document beyond 30/05/2025 (If you need to renew it, apply first, and the organizers will assist you if you are selected.)
- An intermediate level of English (B2)
- Previous knowledge or experience in one of the UfM Med Youth Lab thematic clusters
Application Date and Process
Ensure a smooth application process with this checklist:
- Confirm your eligibility: Verify that you meet all criteria, including age, nationality, availability, travel document validity, proficiency in English, and a keen interest in the thematic clusters.
- Financial coverage considerations: Check whether your nationality qualifies for financial coverage. We’re excited to welcome participants from all UfM Member States but not all selected applicants will be eligible for the full coverage of costs (i.e., travel and accommodation among others).
- Application guidelines: Thoroughly review theGuidelines for Applications document to understand the application process fully.
- Documentation preparation: Gather all necessary documents, such as a passport copy and a compelling motivation video (3 minutes max.). Additionally, consider including the optional documents of English language certificate (B2 or equivalent) and any evidence of expertise or experience in the thematic clusters if available.
- Submission timeline: Complete and submit the online Application Form promptly. The deadline is August 11th, 2024, at 23:59h (CEST). Due to the high volume of applications, we can only accept the first 300 submissions. The application portal will close automatically once this limit is reached.
Application Deadline
11 August, 2024
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