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GLOBAL YOUTH EMPOWERMENT FORUM 2025

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Application Deadline:  June 30, 2025

LOCATION: Germany

In alignment with the EU Youth Strategy 2019–2027, which emphasizes youth engagement, empowerment, and cross-border connections, and the United Nations’ Youth2030 Strategy, aimed at guiding the UN system to empower young people to realize their full potential and stand up for their rights, the Youth Empowerment Forum 2025 is designed to equip young changemakers with the knowledge, skills, and networks to drive meaningful impact in their communities and beyond.

ELIGIBILITY:

Age: 16–46 years

Open to participants of all nationalities

Open to students, graduates, young professionals, civil society members, media, NGO employees, think tank officials, and individuals passionate about global change.

No prior experience required—both emerging and experienced leaders are welcome

Demonstrated motivation and commitment to youth empowerment

Strong communication and leadership potential

Interest in policy, international relations, or sustainable development

Diversity and inclusion will be key considerations in selection

BENEFIT:

Fully FUNDED:

Round Trip Flight

Officially Signed Schengen Visa Support Letter

Full Conference Access

Speaking Opportunity at a prestigious forum

Visit to UN Headquarters, CERN, and other international institutions

Global UN SDGs Leadership Certificate

Shared Accommodation

Breakfast plus meals during conference hours

Geneva Transport Card to use all public transport for free

Premium Training Kit and Event Merchandise

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ASSOCIATION OF COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITIES EARLY CAREER CONFERENCE GRANTS

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Application Deadline:  26 June 2025, 15:00 UTC

LOCATION: United Kingdom

Early Career Conference Grants help to ensure that emerging researchers—and the universities that employ them—can benefit from the valuable opportunity of attending and taking part in in-person conferences in Commonwealth countries outside of their country of work. All awardees will be required to complete a report on completion of their award.  

ELIGIBILITY:

Be an early career researcher/academic at an ACU member university. 

Be within 7 years of the start of their academic (research/teaching) career, with the exception of those who have had career breaks. A career break is a period of time out from employment for personal or professional reasons, including to care for children. 

Identify a conference that they would like to attend in a Commonwealth country, taking place between August 2025 and 31 July 2026. 

Applicants need to be either chairing a session, presenting a paper, or presenting a poster as part of their conference attendance to be considered for a grant.

Review the application guidance and FAQs.

Submit an application through the online application form. 

If you already have a MyACU account, you can access the grant application form through this platform when applications open. 

If you do not already have a MyACU account, please ensure that you first register for an account here, then follow the instructions in the registration email to log in to the system before accessing the application form when applications open.

BENEFIT:

​Grants are a maximum of GBP 2,000, which can be used to cover: 

Conference registration fee 

Flights 

Accommodation 

Visa costs 

Travel and health insurance 

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