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Europe Lab

A leadership programme for young changemakers

        Europe Lab is an annual event and a platform for professional networking and cooperation for students, young professionals and grassroots activists in their 20s and 30s. Each year, Europe Lab tackles topics from climate change and gender justice to shrinking civic spaces and democratic backsliding.

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WHAT IS
EUROPE LAB?

Europe Lab is an annual event and a platform for networking and cooperation designed for students and early-career professionals working in civil society.

 

Held each year in a different European site of memory, the Lab offers participants a chance to engage with the region’s local history and culture of remembrance in a critical, inquisitive way. Through interactive workshops, site visits and group discussions, participants explore how memory and history shape contemporary European issues—from climate change and social justice to shrinking civic spaces and democratic backsliding.

 

A key part of the programme is project development. Participants design their own projects inspired by the Lab’s themes, and after the programme, they can apply for mini-grants to bring their ideas to life in their communities.

 

What sets Europe Lab apart is its collaborative spirit. It blends expert-led input with peer-to-peer learning, making participants active co-creators rather than passive attendees.

2015 – the first Europe Lab kicked off

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HOW TO APPLY

To apply for Europe Lab, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Be a resident of Wider Europe, including the EU, EEA, Eastern Partnership Countries, Russia, the Balkans and Central Asia

Be at an early stage of their professional career—this includes students, recent graduates or those with initial work experience in civil society, academia or related fields

Be able to communicate effectively in English, the working language of the Lab

Have experience in activism, community engagement or professional work in relevant fields

Show strong critical thinking and clear interest in social change

Be already active in their communities or networks and demonstrate a willingness to carry out follow up activities or local projects after the Lab

We strongly welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, including ethnicity, sexuality, gender and beyond. As part of our inclusion policy, we are committed to creating a safe space where everyone feels welcome.


Participants are selected according to the relevance of their professional and academic background and the quality of their statements of interest. Our next Open Call for Europe Lab participants will happen in 2026, stay tuned!

Participation in Europe Lab is free of charge for all selected participants. Accommodation, meals and event costs during the four-day programme are fully covered by the Civil Society Forum. For participants travelling from outside the EU, the Europe Lab team will provide support with visa applications for entry into the Schengen Area.

UPCOMING EVENTS

AND OPEN CALLS

The next open call for the Europe Lab 2026 is due to open in the spring 2026. Stay tuned for updates.
Results are out

We’re excited to share that the selection results for Europe Lab are out! Check your inboxes—we’ve sent emails to everyone who applied. If you haven’t received the email, please contact info@europe-lab.net

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