Please find the application to the Transparency School 2026 below after reviewing the key logistical information. Transparency School 2026 will be held from 13 to 17 July 2026.
Who can apply?
The Transparency School is open to senior students, graduates and young professionals. The average age of Transparency Schoolers in 2025 was approx. 30 years old.
We welcome individuals from public, private, non-governmental and academic sectors, from all academic backgrounds. Transparency School does not discriminate its applicants on the grounds of race, color, national origin, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, political beliefs, marital, familial or parental status, sexual orientation or any other basis. Please find more information on the background of last year’s Transparency Schoolers in here.
Fees & Scholarships
- In-person participation
The Transparency School 2026 tuition fee is 1250 Euros. It covers 5-day programme costs, 6 nights of accommodation (12 – 18 July), 3 daily meals, internal transportation during the event, and organised social and networking activities.
- Distance learning option
Cannot join us in Vilnius this year? We have a distance learning option for you! You can join our online stream programme and immerse yourself in a dynamic, interactive learning experience by following plenary sessions and participating in breakouts with lecturers and fellow online participants. The tuition fee of the distance learning option is 350 Euros.
Financial support
Please note that in certain cases we can offer partial or full tuition fee waivers to prospective participants in need of financial support. If you would like to receive financial support, please indicate which scheme you would like to apply for in the application form.
Deadline for applications
- The deadline for applications with a fee waiver is 15 May 2026 and 1 June 2026 for all applications.
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, thus we encourage you to apply at your earliest convenience.
Successful candidates will be notified about the outcome of their application by 8 June 2026 for those applying for a fee waiver and 15 June 2026 for all successful applicants. Only successful candidates will be informed about the outcome of their application.
The application process
Applying is really simple – just fill out and submit our online application form (please find it below).
Please note that you will be asked to upload a short motivational letter along with your CV. We strongly advise that you prepare these in advance and have them ready before you start filling out your application form.
The following documents are required in order to complete your application:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV);
- Motivation letter (max 500 words);
- Completed online form.
Upon receipt of your notification, you will be asked to transfer the tuition fee to the designated bank account. We will confirm your admission upon receiving the tuition fee.
Cancellation policy. Please note that a refund will be offered to all cancellations made in writing ONLY until the date specified in the letter of acceptance. No refunds will be issued for registrations cancelled after that date. An administrative refund fee 100 EUR will be withheld.
If you have any application-related questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at admissions@transparencyschool.org