OGP Transparency Fellowship - Transparency International

What is OGP Transparency Fellowship?

The OGP Transparency Fellowship is a unique opportunity for mid- to senior-level professionals working in government, civil society, or media to expand their networks, knowledge, motivation and advocacy skills to advance their domestic and/or international work on anti-corruption and good governance.

In 2025, the Fellowship will bring together participants from Ukraine, Moldova, Armenia, and Georgia, offering an immersive learning and peer-exchange experience in Lithuania and Latvia.

Who Can Apply?

We invite applications from professionals who:

Work in government institutions, civil society organizations, or media*.
Are based in Armenia, Moldova, Ukraine, or Georgia*.
Have mid- to senior-level experience in fields related to anti-corruption, open government, good governance or public administration reforms.
Are committed to applying their learning to further transparency and accountability in their institutions, countries or regions.
Have strong English-language skills.

* In Georgia this call applies to civil society and media representatives only.

What to Expect

Fellows will:

Participate in an intensive 4-day Fellowship (1–4 July 2025), including field visits to government agencies, civil society organizations and media outlets in Vilnius, Lithuania and Riga, Latvia.
Engage in learning exchange with key high-level reformers (and each other) on topics such as anti-corruption, public sector ethics, innovations in public service delivery, public administration reform, data governance, information integrity, whistleblower protection, beneficial ownership transparency, etc. – programme to be further tailored to the expressed interests of selected Fellows.
Gain a deeper understanding of the Open Government Partnership platform, strategizing about open government, anti-corruption and accountability at the national level, as well as cross-regionally.
Connect with a global community of experts and peers during the Transparency School’s networking events.
Upon the completion of the Fellowship, participants would also receive a chance to continue their engagement with OGP and participate in global events.

Dates:

Arrival: 30 June 2025
Fellowship Program: 1–4 July 2025
Departure: 5 July 2025

Costs and Funding

The Open Government Partnership (OGP) will fully fund 7 fellows, covering:
- Programme costs
- International travel and local transportation (excl. visa and insurance costs)
- Accommodation (5 nights, June 30 – July 5)
- Meals*

*Meals include: breakfast & lunch (July 1–4), joint dinners (July 1 & 3). Additional per diems will not be provided by the organizers.

Up to 3 additional participants may join on a self-funded basis. The cost of programme (excl. international travel, visa and insurance costs) is 2250 EUR.

How to Apply

Fellows will be selected through a competitive application process. Applications are welcome by May 18th, 2025 and can be submitted through the form below.

The OGP Transparency Fellowship Programme is conducted by Transparency International Lithuania and Open Government Partnership, supported by the European Union.

APPLICATION FORM | OGP TRANSPARENCY FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMME 2025

I. Personal and Professional Information
1.1. Title*
1.2. First Name (as on passport)*
1.3. Family Name (as on passport)*
2. Nationality (as on passport)*
3. Country of Residence*
4. Date of Birth*
DD dash MM dash YYYY
5. Gender*
6. Email Address*
7. Phone (with country code)*
8. Institution / Organization*
9. Current Position / Job Title*
10.1. Sector*
10.2. If other, please specify:
11. Do you require a visa to travel to Lithuania/Latvia*
II. Motivation and Experience
1. Please describe your current role and responsibilities.*
(Max. 200 words)
2. Why do you want to participate in the OGP Transparency Fellowship?*
(Max. 300 words)
3. How does your work specifically advance transparency, open government, anti-corruption, or accountability?*
(Max. 300 words)
4. How do you plan to apply the knowledge and connections from the Fellowship in your professional context or country?*
(Max. 300 words)
5. What specific knowledge or skills are you hoping to gain through this Fellowship? Why would this be important to complement/enhance your current work?*
(Max. 250 words)
III. Practical details
1. Do you require funding to participate in the Fellowship?*
2. If you are not selected as a funded fellow, would you be interested in attending on a self-funded basis (limited spaces available)?*
Please upload your CV/resume*
Max. file size: 100 MB.
Please upload your CV (in English)
Cancellation Policy & Commitment. By submitting this application, I confirm that I understand and agree to the following: If accepted into the Fellowship program, I commit to full participation and acknowledge that my place is limited and may prevent another candidate from attending. The following cancellation policy applies only to self-funded participants: (1) Cancellations must be submitted in writing (via email); (2) Refunds will be issued only for cancellations made by 15 June 2025; (3) A 200 EUR administrative fee will be deducted from all refunds. (3) No refunds will be issued for cancellations after 15 June 2025.*
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Health & Safety Protocols: I confirm that I will comply with any health and safety requirements in place at the time of the Fellowship. This may include providing proof of COVID-19 vaccination, a negative test result, or following other protocols necessary to attend in-person activities and access certain venues.*
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I confirm that all the information in this application is true.*
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What is OGP Transparency Fellowship?

Who Can Apply?

What to Expect

Costs and Funding

How to Apply

I. Personal and Professional Information

II. Motivation and Experience

III. Practical details