Public and Cultural Diplomacy in India

EU-India Young Leaders Exchange Programme 2025–26

Fields marked with * are required.

SECTION 1: Personal Information

Full Name:

Preferred Name:

Gender Identity

Pronouns

Date of Birth:

Age:

Citizenship

Current Country of Residence

Email address:

Phone Number (with country code)

Do you identify as a person with a disability?

SECTION 2: Academic and Professional Background

Highest Level of Education Completed

Field(s) of Study

University / Institution Name / Country

Year of Graduation

Current Occupation / Role and Designation

Name of Organisation / Institution

Type of Organisation

Briefly describe your professional or academic focus (max. 500 characters)

SECTION 3: Motivation and Programme Fit

Why would you like to participate in the EU–India Young Leaders Exchange Programme, and what unique perspective or contribution would you bring? (Max. 1,000 characters) Max 1,000 characters.

Which of the following thematic areas best aligns with your interests? (Select up to two) You can select up to two options. Hold Ctrl (or Cmd on Mac) to select multiple.

Briefly describe how your background connects with EU–India relations or cooperation. (Max. 1,000 characters with spaces) Max 1,000 characters.

SECTION 4: Additional Materials

Upload your Curriculum Vitae (CV) – PDF format, max. 2 pages, Europass and/or EuropeAid format Only PDF, max. 2 pages, max 3MB.

Upload your Cover Letter – PDF format, max. 1 page / 2,500 characters with spaces Only PDF, max. 1 page or 2,500 characters, max 3MB.

Upload your Video Statement – one-minute video, MP4 or YouTube/Vimeo link * Upload MP4 file(max 25MB) or provide a YouTube/Vimeo link (one-minute video).

Professional Profile – include a link to your LinkedIn profile, organisation’s Who is Who, or similar

SECTION 5: Availability and Commitment

Are you available to participate in all online sessions between January and April 2026?

Please confirm that you have access to a stable internet connection and a device suitable for online participation.

SECTION 6: Consent and Declaration

I consent to the processing of my personal data for the EU-India Young Leaders Exchange Programme 2025-26, in accordance with applicable EU data protection regulations (GDPR) Consent form.

I understand that participants may be featured in EU Delegation visibility materials (e.g. website, social media, video highlights). I consent to the use of my image, name, and quotes for communication purposes.

I confirm that all information provided in this application is true and complete to the best of my knowledge.

SECTION 7: Final Submission

Please confirm that you have reviewed your application and all uploaded materials before submitting.

I confirm my application is complete and ready for submission.

Once submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email.

For any clarifications or questions, please contact: euindia.youngleaders@eprd.pl