SALTO Participation and Information Resource Centre (SALTO PI) is inviting applications for its Call for Experts: P² Dossiers – Sectorial Blueprints on Participation. The deadline to apply is 6 November 2026, 23:59 EET (end of day).
This opportunity seeks 3–6 sectoral experts or contributors to research, map, and draft sector-specific P² Dossiers on applying Participation in Democratic Life in Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps. Moreover, all work is remote and conducted in English.
Key Details:
Application Deadline: 6 November 2026, 23:59 EET (end of day)
Eligible Countries: No geographical limits
Grant Amount: EUR 1.250 for one sector, or EUR 2.500 for two sectors (fixed, gross and all-inclusive)
Project Duration: Estimated 40–50 working hours per sector. Timeline: kick-off week mid-November 2026, first drafts mid-December 2026, final delivery by 22 January 2027, publication February 2027, presentations within six months of publication.
Host Organization: SALTO Participation and Information Resource Centre (SALTO PI)
Location: Remote (all work is remote); work in English
About the Grant
SALTO PI plans to commission one dossier per sector across Higher Education, School Education, VET, Adult Education, Youth, and Sport. Each selected expert will help produce practical resources for democratic participation in these sectors.
The work includes research, drafting, consultation, and presentation tasks. In addition, contributors will be credited as named authors. SALTO PI will handle proofreading, design, layout, and publication.
Eligibility
- Individual experts, analysts and practitioners, as well as companies and other legal entities
- Applicants may apply independently or via an organisation but must name the individual who will carry out the work
- No geographical limits
- Fluency in English (C1 or above)
- Available during the kick-off week and throughout the working period
Grant Amount: EUR 1.250 for one sector, or EUR 2.500 for two sectors (fixed, gross and all-inclusive)
Project Duration: Estimated 40–50 working hours per sector. Timeline: kick-off week mid-November 2026, first drafts mid-December 2026, final delivery by 22 January 2027, publication February 2027, presentations within six months of publication.
Funding Scope: Fixed fee for selected contributors. Contributors are credited as named authors. Dossiers will be published Open Access under a Creative Commons licence. All work is remote, and SALTO PI manages proofreading, design, and publication.
Expected responsibilities include:
- Desk research and systematic mapping of the sector, including SALTO PI resources
- Prepare a scoping note and a mapping inventory
- Draft a Briefing File with 3–5 one-pagers and content for 1–3 infographics
- Draft a Directory File with 3–5 tools or methods, an overview of 10–20 networks, 3–10 annotated publications, and 1–3 short commentaries if needed
- Consult with 2–5 sector reviewers
- Co-host two presentations of each dossier within six months of publication
Preferred skills: Fluent in English (C1+); in-depth knowledge of selected sector(s); familiarity with Erasmus+ and the European Solidarity Corps; experience translating research into practical resources; editorial, publishing or infographic experience; links with European or national sector networks are an advantage.
How to Apply
Applicants are expected to complete the online application form and provide the required materials. These include motivation and experience, proposed topics for the selected sector or sectors, and a short writing fragment.
Before applying, review the official page carefully to confirm scope, expectations, and submission requirements. Then submit your application through the application form before the deadline.
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