Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative Call for Applications

Young Transatlantic Innovative Leaders Initiative Fellowship Call for Applications!

“Launched in 2016, the Young Transatlantic Innovative Leaders Initiative Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young Transatlantic Innovation Leaders Initiative (YTILI) of the U.S. Department of State and is supported in its implementation by the German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF).

YTILI empowers young European entrepreneurs and innovators with the tools, networks, and resources they need to grow their enterprises and contribute more fully to economic development and job creation, security, and good governance in the region. YTILI is also a vehicle for building a transatlantic network of innovators that can contribute to on an ongoing policy dialogue that strengthens the transatlantic relationship.

In 2017, the YTILI Fellowship will engage up to 100 young European entrepreneurs in a series of professional development and leadership activities that are designed to support the growth and development of commercial and social business ventures in their home communities. The fellowship includes an orientation program in Washington, DC, a two-week professional placement in a U.S. host city, a concluding summit in Europe, and online engagement-training opportunities. The 2017 YTILI Fellowship year runs from May 2017 to May 2018 with U.S. travel components planned for June and/or September 2017.

A detailed overview of the program elements, participation requirements, and expectations is available on the YTILI website:
https://share.america.gov/ytili/#fellowship

The YTILI Fellowship selection process is a merit-based open competition. The application period opens on Monday, January 9, 2017 and closes at 5:00 p.m. EST on Monday, February 6, 2017. The online application portal can be accessed here: ytili.state.gov.

Inquiries regarding this program should be directed to ytili@gmfus.org.”

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