Open Calls

The AADF is committed to creating opportunities and empowering communities by investing in education and leadership, entrepreneurship, cultural heritage, and eco-tourism.

LEAD Albania Opens Applications for the 2026 Cohort

LEAD Albania has officially opened the call for applications for the 2026 cohort.

The program offers young professionals the opportunity to gain one year of paid work experience as policy advisors within Albania’s key public institutions, where policies are shaped and strategic decisions are made. Participants also benefit from international executive education programs in leadership and direct exposure to national and international experts.

LEAD Albania is designed for professionals seeking career development and meaningful engagement in public decision-making processes.

Be part of the tables shaping the future of Albania.

Application deadline: 31 March 2026, 5:00 PM.

READ Fellowship Call for Albanian Scholars

Albanian academics can apply for two new grant opportunities designed to strengthen research and academic collaboration with diaspora scholars:

  • Applied Research Grant — up to 2,500,000 ALL
  • Research Grant — up to 500,000 ALL

Projects should include, among others, the following core components:

  • Collaborative Research
  • Curricula Development
  • Co-Teaching

These grants aim to support impactful research, modernize teaching programs, and foster long-term academic partnerships.

Deadline for applications: January 30th, 2026

READ Fellowship Call for PhD Students

Through the 5th READ Call, PhD students in Albania can collaborate with diaspora scholars and gain exposure to:

• Collaborative Research
• Publishing
• Conferences and Trainings

Develop your academic profile and join a global network of researchers shaping Albania’s future.

Deadline for applications: January 30th, 2026

READ Fellowship Call for Diaspora Scholars

The AADF, through the Research Expertise from the Academic Diaspora Program, announces the 5th Fellowship Call for Diaspora Scholars.

Albanian academics living abroad can now collaborate with Higher Education Institutions in Albania through:

  • Collaborative Research
  • Long-term Fellowship
  • Intensive Courses
  • Executive Trainings
  • PhD Supervision

This fellowship is a chance to reconnect with Albania’s academic ecosystem, share your expertise, mentor the next generation of scholars, and support institutional capacity building in Albanian universities.

Albanian Diaspora Mentorship Program

Are you part of the Albanian Diaspora, living abroad and feel a deep connection to your roots?

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the BRIDGE by READ project!

Make a difference and join the Albanian Diaspora Mentorship Program!

Apply now and become a vital link in this transformative journey for Albania’s academic future!

 

Albanian-American Development Foundation
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