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From 2023, we would like to receive all project proposals online:

Complete the form below with general information about your project proposal
After submission of this form, you (the contact person) will receive an email with instructions to upload all required documents
In addition, the supervisor and mentor will receive an email with a link to sign our Privacy Statement and GDPR Data Privacy Policy
After submitting documents, you will receive a confirmation by email, and more information about the next steps

Please note that all required documents should be uploaded before the upcoming deadline: 30 May 2023 (before noon/12:00 CET)!

Important information for the next deadline:
The number of available YEP-positions for this batch is subject to funding. We aim to inform you about any possible restrictions as soon as possible. Please keep a close eye on our website for the latest updates.

You can submit your new project proposal at any time. However, the YEP Programme Bureau collects all new submissions after the above mentioned deadline, and we will get back to you then.

For questions about the proposal procedure contact [email protected].
For more information about criteria and conditions, financial support, responsibilities and YEP positions, please read the document Guidelines for organisations.

Has this proposal been submitted before in a previous round?
(please highlight the added and/or changed text in the proposal)

Yes No

Have you employed a Young Expert before?

Yes No

Have you had the introduction meeting with the YEP Office?
Yes with: No. Please be aware that before submitting a project proposal, we would like to meet you in advance. Contact us

For which sector(s)?

Water Agrofood Energy

Tailor-made (not subsidised, read more)

Starting date Young Expert
(max. 1 month prior to start of YEP Training)

Duration of placement
of Young Expert

1 year 2 years

Number of YEP positions for this round
Each year, you can apply for a maximum of 5 Dutch and 3 national Young Expert positions

Young Expert

Dutch National

Vacancy Preferred candidate

Birth date

Highest education level
BSc (HBO) MSc (WO) Gender in passport
Male Female Other

Contact person
Confirmation mail will be send to this address

Supervisor

Mentor
Same as contact person

Contribution to YEP themes (max. 3)

Water:
1. Efficient water management, especially the agricultural sector 2. Improved river basin management and safe estuaries and delta’s 3. Access to safe drinking water and sanitation (WASH) Agrofood:
4. Eradicating existing hunger and malnutrition 5. Promoting inclusive and sustainable growth in the agricultural sector 6. Creating ecologically sustainable food systems Renewable Energy:
7. Decentral energy access to affordable energy services for households, including clean cooking solutions 8. Productive use of renewable energy for small and medium enterprises, farmers and social institutions 9. Innovation (technology, finance and business)

Contribution to which SDGs (max. 3)
Please note: All YEP projects are considered to contribute to SDG 17

Contribution to Climate Action? (max. 3)
These indicators are selected based on information provided by IGG - Dutch Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Increased multilateral support to developing countries for renewable energy policies and investments Increased private sector investment in renewable energy in developing countries Improved public and private governance (conditions) which enable halting deforestation, forest restoration and forest conservation Increased resilience and strengthened livelihoods of forest-dependent communities and small producers Climate resilient water management + WASH Increased resilience water security and safety Small scale food producers benefitting from activities to improve performance Farmland benefitting from activities to strengthen ecological sustainability

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