 
What is the EUVP?
The European Union Visitors Program (EUVP) invites young leaders from countries outside the European Union to visit Europe to gain a first-hand appreciation of the EU's goals, policies and people, and to increase mutual understanding between professionals from non-EU countries and their EU counterparts.
The EUVP is jointly sponsored and administered by the European Parliament and the European Commission. It has been in operation since 1974.
An EUVP visit consists of an individual five- to eight-day program of meetings with EU officials at the EU institutions in Brussels, Strasbourg and/or Luxembourg. All programs are coordinated and arranged by the EUVP Secretariat and not by individual participants. Travel and per diem costs are covered by the EUVP.
Who is eligible to participate?
Those eligible to participate are government officials (local, state and federal), journalists, trade unionists, educators, officials of non-profit, non-governmental organisations and other professionals in their mid-twenties to mid-forties with career-related interests in the European Union.
The EUVP is not open to students.
Participants are required to have completed their university education or equivalent training and to have been employed for several years in their chosen career/field.
How are participants selected?
EUVP participants are selected by a committee chaired jointly by officials of the European Parliament and of the European Commission. A limited number are selected from Australia and New Zealand each year.
When would the Program take place?
The Delegation is currently accepting applications for EUVP places in 2011. The final selection will be made by the end of May 2010.
What is the application process?
The Delegation in Canberra is responsible for the initial screening of applications from Australians and New Zealanders living and working in the region. Applications should be made in the form of a letter addressed to:
EUVP Applications
Delegation of the European Union to Australia and New Zealand
18 Arkana St
Yarralumla ACT 2600
Australia
Or emailed to - tracy.dennis@ec.europa.eu
The letter should be brief and must contain:
1. A description of the applicant's current position and area of expertise.
2. A brief outline of the sector to be studied in Europe, indicating specifically how it relates to the applicant's career objectives.
In addition, the EUVP application form and a CV must be attached.
The deadline for applications is 30 March each year for travel the following year. Faxed applications can be accepted at +61 2 6273 4445, but must be followed by originals in hard copy.
Enquiries to:
Tracy Dennis
Information Officer
PH: +61 2 6271 2721
tracy.dennis@ec.europa.eu
Go to application form
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