CEU's Student Engagement Office welcomes applications for their Civic Engagement Fellowship in the Academic Year 2024-25
We would like to remind you all of the wonderful opportunity to realize civic engagement activities to be carried out by June 30, 2025.
Description of the program
CEU's Student Engagement Office welcomes applications for their Civic Engagement Fellowship. The program provides consultation, training, and resources to support CEU students in designing, developing, and delivering their own civic engagement projects.
Students are encouraged to bring their own project ideas to bring about change to people in need in Austria.
Projects in the start-up phase requiring financial support can also apply for small funding of up to 2,000 EUR.
The Civic Engagement Fellowship provides an opportunity for CEU students to apply their knowledge in practical endeavors. It also aims to offer support for building open and democratic societies that respect all human rights and human dignity.
Application is open to students placed in Austria.
Structure of the Program
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The program has one application cycle. A Selection Committee decides on the applications.
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Upon being selected for the program, workshops on various project management related topics and consultations will be provided to the participants.
Requirements for fellowship completion
- Program participants are expected to participate in at least three capacity building workshops, organized by the Student Engagement Office, during the academic year.
- A narrative report, including photos and/or videos of the activities, is to be submitted upon the project's completion.
- A financial report with records of expenses.
Selection Criteria
The submitted project proposals should meet the following criteria:
- Applications can be submitted individually, or as a group, but each project should have one project owner.
- Prior consultation with CEU Student Engagement colleagues is required.
- The purpose of the project aligns with CEU’s mission and values and/or supports its activities.
Application should address one or more of the following areas:
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Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) Initiatives
Thematic Focus: Promoting and fostering diversity, equality, and inclusion in various sectors.
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Education for Social Change
Thematic Focus: Using education as a tool to address inequality, promote democracy, and drive social transformation.
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Environmental Justice and Sustainability
Thematic Focus: Addressing environmental issues with a focus on justice for marginalized communities most
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Human Rights Advocacy
Thematic Focus: Promoting and defending the rights of marginalized individuals and communities.
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Strengthening Democracy and Civic Engagement
Thematic Focus: Reinforcing democratic systems and encouraging participation in governance.
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Art for Social Justice
Thematic Focus: Using art as a medium to inspire social change, address injustices, and raise awareness.
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The project and the planned activities are based on real community needs and seek to affect change in the life of Austrian people.
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Projects collaborating and strengthening partnerships with NGOs or institutions outside of CEU is a requirement
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The project needs to be realized in cooperation with an Austrian partner NGO. Cooperation with the partner needs to be confirmed by November 10 at the latest
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The project has potential to achieve long-lasting results in the area addressed.
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For projects requesting financial support, the budget should be realistic and reflect the planned activities. *
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No political and religious initiatives will be accepted for consideration.
In addition to the criteria mentioned above, projects with the following aspects are preferred:
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Projects building on strong partnerships with local communities.
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Projects showcasing innovative and creative methods in their implementation.
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Projects building on experience from similar previous activities/projects.
Funding
The maximum amount of funding available per project is 2,000 EUR. The following types of costs can be accounted for:
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Direct costs related to the realization of the project activities (materials, services, meals and accommodation of project beneficiaries, etc.)
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Reimbursement of expenses of the project team related to the realization of project activities (travel, meals, accommodation, etc.)
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Please note that personnel costs (e.g., salary) cannot be covered from the funding.
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Projects will be reimbursed, conditional upon submission of necessary invoices. Guidance on exact submission procedures will be given by the Student Engagement Office.
Application procedure and deadline
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Application form is available here: https://forms.office.com/e/A77zusvhVz (Institutional Access needed)
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The deadline for submitting the applications is October 13, 2024.
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Late submissions and incomplete forms will not be considered.
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Applicants will be notified about the results of their applications within 15 days after the deadline via email.
*Personal consultation is encouraged before submitting the application.
Please contact us if you have any questions at studentengagement@ceu.edu.