Applications for the Salzburg Global Public Policy New Voices Europe Fellowship 2025 are now open. Public Policy New Voices Europe (PPNVE) connects, supports, and empowers a new generation of diverse leaders in public policy across Europe. This dynamic year-long fellowship program seeks to address the challenges faced by underrepresented groups and emerging leaders in the public policy arena by providing a platform for support, mentorship, networking, and skill-building.

The Public Policy New Voices Europe Fellowship is multifaceted and dynamic, with regular activities taking place online, alongside an annual in-person meeting in Salzburg, Austria. Each year, the Public Policy New Voices Europe Fellowship focuses on a specific challenge that is affecting the fields of policy and politics in Europe.

2025 Theme

Each year the Public Policy New Voices Europe Fellowship focuses on a public policy challenge topic. In 2025, the focus is on Rebuilding Trust and Cohesion in European Public Policy.

The 2025 theme, Beyond Fragmentation: Rebuilding Trust and Cohesion in European Democracy, responds to these pressing needs by equipping emerging public policy leaders with innovative tools to counter polarization, combat disinformation, and promote transparent, accountable governance. Through a focus on strengthening institutional cohesion, tackling misinformation, aligning corporate responsibility with democratic values, and fostering inclusive dialogue, this program will empower leaders to address the complex realities of fragmentation in Europe. Participants will gain actionable insights to rebuild trust, create cohesive policies, and champion a vision of a united, resilient European democracy.

Eligibility

• You are at an early stage of your career or in an academic program and your career ambition is to work in Europe in public policy, public service and policy development; in rule of law, business, finance, health, education and arts or in international and intergovernmental agencies and non-profit organizations.
• You are passionate about using public policy to build democratic and inclusive societies in which diversity is valued and all citizens regardless of their gender, race, religion, sexual orientation and nationalities are respected, have full access to resources, and are treated equally, do not experience discrimination, and are engaged in the decision-making processes that affect their lives.
• You will be comfortable communicating in English as this is the most common shared language of the international community and the working language of Salzburg Global. They are not expecting perfection but want to be able to get to know you.
• You will demonstrate an open mind and a commitment to gaining new perspectives. Prior international experience is not required– in fact, they welcome people for whom this will be their first international exposure.
• You are currently living and working or studying in one of the following countries of Europe: Albania, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Republic of Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lichtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, Norway, North Macedonia, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Serbia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, or Ukraine. 

Application

Applicants should reflect on the following questions in their application: 

• What experiences have motivated you to pursue a career in public policy?  
• What challenges have you faced, and how do you see this program supporting you to overcome those challenges? 
• Describe a policy issue in the EU that you feel passionately about that you believe contributes to or addresses societal fragmentation.  
• What do you believe is a pressing gap in public trust related to policy in your community, context or country, and how does this gap contribute to fragmentation? Describe a potential role you see for yourself in addressing this issue. 
• Describe a unique perspective or skill you bring to discussions about public policy. How do you see this program helping you further develop this strength? 

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