The UfM Med Youth Lab 2024 is a five-day skill-building event that aims to equip young individuals with project development and soft skills
The initiative will be held in Fes, Morocco from 25 to 29 of November 2024. The programme includes four days of teamworking on project proposals related to the thematic clusters as well as a final pitch event. Participants will exploring three thematic clusters: Green Skills, Youth Mobility for Educational and Professional Exchange, and Youth Engagement in Multistakeholder Dialogue (details are below).
The UfM Med Youth Lab 2024 is organized by the Union for the Mediterranean (UfM), with the support of the German Development Cooperation, in collaboration with the Euro-Mediterranean University of Fes (UEMF) and in partnership with Anna Lindh Foundation (ALF) and the European Institute of the Mediterranean (IEMed).
About Union for the Mediterranean (UfM)
Launched in 2008, the Union for the Mediterranean is an intergovernmental Euro-Mediterranean organisation which brings together all countries of the European Union and 16 countries of the Southern and Eastern Mediterranean.
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Barcelona Process
The Barcelona Process was launched in 1995 with the aim to strengthen relations between Europe and the Southern Mediterranean countries, in the framework of an enhanced Euro-Mediterranean association that contributes to achieve peace and security in the region.
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Launch of the Union for
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Med Youth Lab
Aim and Benefits of Med Youth Lab
- Up to 45 successful applicants from eligible countries, will benefit from the full coverage of travel, accommodation, visa and meals (read the Guidelines for Applications carefully).
- The eligible nationals are from Albania, Algeria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Mauritania, Montenegro, Morocco, North Macedonia, Palestine, Tunisia, and Türkiye.
Requirements for Med Youth Lab Qualification
- Be 18-29 years old by time of the application
- National of the UfM Member States
- Valid travel document beyond 30/05/2025 (If you need to renew it, apply first, and the organizers will assist you if you are selected.)
- An intermediate level of English (B2)
- Previous knowledge or experience in one of the UfM Med Youth Lab thematic clusters
Application Deadline
August 11, 2024
How to Apply
Interested and qualified? Go to
Union for the Mediterranean (UfM) on docs.google.com to apply
- Personal and professional information filled in the online Application Form.
- Mandatory attachments: Copy of a travel document and a motivation video in English (max 3 min).
- Optional attachments: CEFR English certificate – or equivalent – with at least a B2 level, answer in the Application Form on which thermatic cluster you prefer to join.
Embarking on the UfM Med Youth Lab 2024 journey? Ensure a smooth application process with this checklist:
- Confirm your eligibility: Verify that you meet all criteria, including age, nationality, availability, travel document validity, proficiency in English, and a keen interest in the thematic clusters.
- Financial coverage considerations: Check whether your nationality qualifies for financial coverage. We’re excited to welcome participants from all UfM Member States but not all selected applicants will be eligible for the full coverage of costs (i.e., travel and accommodation among others).
- Application guidelines: Thoroughly review the Guidelines for Applications document to understand the application process fully.
- Documentation preparation: Gather all necessary documents, such as a passport copy and a compelling motivation video (3 minutes max.). Additionally, consider including the optional documents of English language certificate (B2 or equivalent) and any evidence of expertise or experience in the thematic clusters if available.
- Submission timeline: Complete and submit the online Application Form promptly. The deadline is August 11th, 2024, at 23:59h (CEST). Due to the high volume of applications, we can only accept the first 300 submissions. The application portal will close automatically once this limit is reached.
For more details, visit UfM website