PEACE Action Next Gen Programme 2027: Apply for a Mentorship and Professional Development Opportunity for Young Researchers and Innovators in Peace and Conflict Research

Overview

The PEACE Action Next Gen Programme is a mentorship and professional development initiative created for Young Researchers and Innovators. Operating through the wider PEACE Action network, the programme seeks to connect researchers and institutions across Europe to address contemporary peace and security challenges, conflict prevention, and peacebuilding. The initiative offers participants an opportunity to engage with the peace and conflict research community over a ten-month period.

Who can apply

The programme invites applications from Young Researchers and Innovators interested in peacebuilding, conflict prevention, European security, and international research collaboration.

Key dates

Applications must be submitted by 31 October 2026 at 23:59 Central European Time. Applicants will receive notification of their results on 7 December 2026. The programme runs from January to October 2027.