European Union Visitors Program

The European Union Visitors Program (EUVP) is a young leaders program that invites Americans with a career-related interest in the EU to visit Europe and gain a first-hand appreciation of the EU’s institutions, policies, and values.

Group Study Tours

Study tours to Brussels give participants a better understanding of the European Union and of relations between the EU and the United States. Tour opportunities include those for congressional staffers and graduate journalism students.

The Schuman Challenge

The Schuman Challenge is an annual foreign policy contest for undergraduate students in the United States and an opportunity to present and defend transatlantic policy recommendations in front of a panel of judges. The competition comprises two rounds: a preliminary round for all teams to present their policy proposals; three teams from the first round proceed to the finals. During their 10-minute presentations, each team (3-4 students) highlights their actionable proposals, followed by a 10-minute Q-and-A session with the judges. In 2023, 27 teams from 16 U.S. states competed at the EU Delegation office in Washington, D.C.

The Euro Challenge

The Euro Challenge competition is an exciting educational opportunity for American high school students to learn about the European Union and the euro. Student teams select one member country of the “euro area” to examine an economic problem at the country level, and to identify policies for responding to that problem. Teams compete at the regional and national level, with the top five teams receiving scholarship awards.

Model EU

EU simulations through Model EU are an excellent way for high school and college students to learn about how EU institutions work. Participants are invited to represent one of the EU Member States at a European Council meeting or act as a commissioner representing the European Commission. There are many ways to run Model EU – our toolkits will help you get started.

EU-U.S. Young Leaders Seminar

This seminar convenes U.S. Fulbright students with European Erasmus+, Marie Skłodowska-Curie and Fulbright-Schuman alumni to discuss key issues in transatlantic affairs.

EU-U.S. Emerging Leaders Visitors Programme

The EU-U.S. Emerging Leaders Visitors Programme aims to strengthen and cultivate long-lasting relationships by raising the understanding of the EU, its values and policies, and of the imperative of a strong and vibrant transatlantic partnership. It is intended to be complementary to existing people-to-people projects developed at the EU level and by the Member States, particularly focused on younger generations, promoting diversity in our relationship.

Fulbright Schuman Program

The Fulbright Schuman Program, administered by the Fulbright Commission in Brussels and jointly financed by the U.S. State Department and the Directorate-General for Education, Youth, Sport and Culture (DGEAC) of the European Commission, provides grants for citizens of EU Member States to conduct research in the United States and to American citizens to conduct research in the European Union.

Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions

The Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions are the EU’s reference program for doctoral education and postdoctoral training. They contribute to research, jobs, growth, and investment by equipping researchers with knowledge and skills, and foster research cooperation across borders, sectors, and disciplines. Check with the Euraxess office for North America these and other opportunities for research, including a database with job offers.

Study Abroad

Erasmus+ offers paid study abroad opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students for 2-12 months in European countries.

Higher Education Training & Teaching

If you work in higher education, you can spend time teaching or training at a European institution. These opportunities are available to staff working in the education sector, as well as individuals who work in business, public bodies, social partners, research institutes, and NGOs. Learn more.

Erasmus Mundus Joint Master

An Erasmus Mundus Joint Master (EMJM) is a prestigious, integrated, international study program that allows you to earn a joint master's degree from two or more higher education institutions in Europe. Full scholarships are available. University staff can also collaborate in different roles.

Jean Monnet Actions

Jean Monnet Actions promote excellence in teaching and research on EU studies around the world, and foster dialogue between academic and policymakers on EU policies (including transatlantic relations and comparative studies on any discipline).