Practical information

  • The ECD seminar is a two-week, full time training programme. 
  • Start and end date: 19 until 30  April  2027
  • Location of training programme: Antwerp, Belgium
  • The programme is only available in live on site format and is organised at the Institute of Development Policy (IOB) of the University of Antwerp  at the Lange Sint-Annastraat 7, 2000 Antwerp.
  • For the Scholarship participants economy travel & accommodation will be provided as well as a modest fee to cover living expenses.
    Tuition fee and costs related to participation in the training are covered by the scholarship
  • For self- funded participants, they will need to make their own travel and accommodation arrangements, including making the necessary arrangements for the visa procedure.
    The Tuition fee for the self-financing participants is 1000 €, this includes the cost of participation in the course, study material, coffee breaks, welcome lunch, closing reception & event and travel to study visit. Other costs are not included.
  • Targeted number of participants:  maximum 25 participants (12 scholarships funded by the Special Evaluation Office)
  • Application: To apply, kindly fill in the online form. This form contains a question to indicate whether you also want to apply for the scholarship.
  • Deadline for application:
    • 1st of December 2026 (for Scholarship applicants) | 
    • 1st of January 2027 (for self-financing participants who need a visa
    • 15th of March 2027 (for self-financing participants who do not need a visa)