Dialog Most – Polish German Young Professionals Programme
Dialog Most is a new bilateral program designed to strengthen the German-Polish cooperation through personal exchange, leadership training, and cross-sectoral dialogue among early-career professionals.
Connecting Young Professionals from Poland and Germany
WHY NOW? WHY THIS? WHY US?
In the context of the 35th anniversary of the German-Polish Treaty of Good Neighbourship Dialog Most offers more than a traditional exchange. We combine Polish-German cooperation with a broader European perspective – dynamic, interdisciplinary, and future-oriented.
Our programme responds to current and emerging challenges by linking thematic depth with practical skills. We focus on inclusion, diversity, and real-world relevance. Participants are empowered to work confidently across sectors, cultures, and institutions – as collaborative leaders in a changing Europe.
PROGRAMME FORMAT
- Small-group of 20 selected participants (10 from Poland, 10 from Germany)
- 3-days meetings in Warsaw (13 – 15 May) and Berlin (16-19 June) with thematic workshops, trainings, discussions with experts and practitioners, study visits and group work
- Public visibility through high-level event: the German-Polish Forum in Berlin (June 2026)
- Alumni integration and long-term network building
THEMATIC FIELDS
- Democratic resilience
- Security and foreign policy
- Memory culture
- Civic engagement
- Partnership and cooperation
- Economy and EU competitiveness
WHO IS IT FOR?
You can apply if you
- are a German or Polish citizen and aged 24 – 35 years
- are interested in shaping their professional careers in civil society, public institutions, business, media or cultural sector
- have a strong interest in bilateral and European cooperation
- are fluent in English as it will be our working language
The participation is free of charge. The organisers will cover travel expenses and provide accommodation. We cordially invite participants from diverse backgrounds and with different levels of professional experience. Also previous experience in bilateral or international programmes is not mandatory to apply.
SCHEDULE
Please apply until 5 April 2026 through the following link: https://form.jotform.com/260743353409053
Participants will be selected and informed until 10 April 2026.
Online kick-off meeting at the end of April 2026
Co-Creation Seminar in Warsaw: 13-15 May 2026
Co-Creation Seminar in Berlin: 16-19 June 2026 combined with attendance of the Polish-German Forum
Your application data will be used solely for the purpose of the recruitment process and will be deleted after its completion in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
COORDINATED BY
The Polish Robert Schuman Foundation and the European Academy Berlin
CONTACT:
Polish Schuman Foundation: Ewelina Górecka (program@schuman.pl)
Partner
The program is co-financed by The Foundation for Polish-German Cooperation, and within EU program CERV (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values)
