Open Call: Energy Community Summer School 2025!

Like in the past years, the Energy Community Summer School focuses on energy sectors in transition, in particular in South Eastern and Eastern Europe. The programme takes into account the broader geographical context in Europe and possibly beyond and will go beyond a mere training programme for energy-related topics. It allows participants to understand the energy sectors in their full complexity and provide them a platform for exchange and contribution to shaping the sectors’ future.

The Summer School will cover scientific, legal, economic, cultural, political as well as, technical aspects of the energy supply chain and include both theoretical elements and practical training through case studies and mock cases.  The best group will receive an award.  The Energy Community Summer School programme will offer a combination of course work, guest lectures and social / cultural activities. During the training, participants will attend lectures taught by high-level scholars from academia as well as experts and practitioners from  leading energy companies etc. The social and cultural activities include a welcome reception, a guided tour of Kotor, and a full-day excursion to nearby destinations.

Benefits of attending the Energy Community Summer School:

• ECTS credits - the Energy Community Summer School is accredited in accordance with the European Credit Transfer System. Students participating in the Summer School will have a chance to earn 3 ECTS points. (Students who wish to receive ECTS credits will need to contact their university. The approval of the credits as well as their exact amount depends on the decision of the students' home institution. Credits will be granted from Polis University.)
• Experience abroad - studying in a different country is a great experience and gives the possibility to gain international experience, which is important for the job market etc.
• Get to know the countries of the Energy Community, their culture and people in addition to their energy sectors – the Summer School will not only be about academic experience, but will also give the participants the opportunity to get to know fellows from different countries and experience different cultures.
• Knowledge outcome – after finalising the Summer School, the participants will better understand the science, policy and regulation of energy markets in transition. They will understand the challenges behind the implementation of European aspects of energy law and regulation and be able to combine different disciplines and approaches underpinning energy-related projects and reforms.

Cost

The Energy Community Secretariat covers all program-related costs, including lectures, accommodation, excursions, and most meals. The only expense for selected participants is the travel cost to and from Home of Students "Spasić-Mašera" in Kotor from their home town or duty station.

Participants

The number of participants for the 2025 Summer School will be up to 40.

Target groups are:

• Postgraduate students (masters or PhD students),

• Researchers from all disciplines,

• Young professionals from governmental institutions (ministries, authorities and agencies) or energy companies,

• Think tanks,

• NGOs, etc.

How to apply?

Application period opens on 20 January and closes on 31 March 2025.

• Please, apply using the on-line application form only. 

• For your application to be successful, you must fill in your personal details and to include two attachments: 

  1. curriculum vitae (preferably in Europass format); 

  2. your policy paper. 

• Please make sure to submit your application within one session. You can not save, nor return to the form afterwards.

• After you have submitted your application, you will receive an automatically generated email with the copy of your application.

• Please submit your application latest by 31 March 2025, midnight CET.

Join us and apply now - ONLINE APPLICATION FORM

For more information, visit the Energy Community Secretariat website.