Call for Applications 2026
5th College of Visegrad+
We are looking for new participants for our 5th College of Visegrad+ (CoV+) event, that is an innovative, collegiate youth leadership training programme focused on educating the next generation of leaders within the Visegrad Four (V4), a regional alliance of Central European countries, namely the Czech Republic, Hungary, the Republic of Poland and the Slovak Republic. The event will include thought-provoking discussions and debates, interactive lectures, workshops and cultural events.
The CoV+ programme is organised by the John Lukacs Institute for Strategy and Politics of the Ludovika University of Public Service (Budapest).
Scholarship: accommodation, board as well as travel costs of the selected participants will be covered
Date: April 15-19th, 2026
Venue: Esztergom, Hungary
Criteria:
· applicants must be university students or young professionals from the V4 countries
· good working knowledge of English is required
In order to apply, send us the following documents:
· Filled out application form: containing the data necessary for participation
· Motivation letter: a 3000-character long cover letter why you wish to participate
· CV (with photo): emphasizing your unique curricular and extracurricular experiences
· Consent to processing of personal data: please sign & attach the form on the protection of your personal data.
Application deadline: Wednesday, the 14th of January, 2026, 23:59 Central European Time (CET)
Applications and questions may be sent to: visegrad@uni-nke.hu
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More info about previous CoV+ events: https://en-jli.uni-nke.hu/college-of-visegrad/about-cov
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