About the programme
A two-week in-person forum for young people aiming for careers as international civil servants. Participants join plenary sessions, leadership and career labs (INTEGRŌ), and project design sessions on using emerging technologies such as quantum computing, neurotechnologies, biotechnologies and AI-powered robotics for the SDGs. Shortlisted applicants must complete a motivation interview. Scholarship awards are available to applicants who pass that interview.
Duration: 12 days (18–29 January 2027)
Eligibility
- Undergraduate or graduate student, or young professional aged 18 to 30
- Scholarship applicants must be nationals of countries on the DAC list of ODA recipients
- Must pass a Motivation Interview to be awarded a scholarship (interview to be completed by 3 November 2026 for partial scholarship consideration)
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What they look for
- Mission-driven interest in becoming an international civil servant or working on the 2030 Agenda
- Interest in SDG 8 (economic growth and decent work) valued
What you receive
- Partial scholarship of €600 for eligible applicants
- Official certification from the ILO training arm
- INTEGRŌ leadership and career labs
- Access to network of UN and international organisation practitioners
What you will need
- Application form
- Motivation interview
How to apply
- Complete the application form by 20 November 2026
- Shortlisted applicants invited to a Motivation Interview between October and December 2026
- Scholarship awards given to applicants who pass the Motivation Interview
- Applicants requiring a Schengen visa should secure their place by 3 December 2026
Applications are submitted on ITCILO (International Training Centre of the ILO)’s own site. Open Doors helps you prepare; it is not the official application portal.
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Source and verification
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- ITCILO (International Training Centre of the ILO) · Application
- Last checked
- 13 Nov 2026, read automatically from the official page
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