Energy Community invites applications for 10th Summer School

The Energy Community Secretariat has invited postgraduates, researchers, and young professionals to apply for the 10th edition of the Energy Community Summer School, taking place at Polis University in Tirana, Albania, between August 22 and 29 this year. The program focuses on energy sectors in transition, in particular in South Eastern and Eastern Europe, according to the announcement.

The Energy Community Summer School, designed for postgraduate students, researchers, and early-career professionals, provides an in-depth exploration of the technical, economic, legal, political, and sustainability dimensions of the energy transition, including energy systems, markets, and geopolitics.

The course explores various aspects of the energy transition in the region

The academic program is complemented by a strong cultural component, offering first-hand insight into the energy realities of Albania and the wider Energy Community, the announcement reads.

“The strength of the Energy Community Summer School lies in bringing together the next generation of energy leaders,” stated Adrian Jasimi, who has led the Summer School since its inception. “It is a space where ideas mature, collaborations emerge, and the future of energy takes shape,” he stressed.

Jasimi: The Summer School brings together the next generation of energy leaders

The Summer School is a platform that offers cutting-edge insights and opportunities to build lasting professional connections. Many of its alumni now hold influential roles in business, policymaking, and academia, the Energy Community noted.

This year’s summer school is organized in cooperation with the he International Visegrad Fund (IVF) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), within the framework of the Regional Climate Partnership (RCP) between Germany and the Western Balkans.

Applications are open until March 31

The deadline to apply is March 31. The Energy Community Secretariat covers all program-related costs, including lectures, accommodation, excursions, and most meals, while participants only need to cover the travel cost to and from Tirana, according to the Energy Community’s LinkedIn post.