Knowledge for Action – Center for Intercultural Dialogue

Call for applications: Knowledge for Action, Anna Lindh Foundation, Alexandria, Egypt. Deadline: 23 February 2026.

The ALF Knowledge for Action (K4A) Programme promotes the production and dissemination of evidence-based and policy-oriented research that addresses relevant dimensions of Intercultural Dialogue in the Euro-Med region. The Programme seeks to enhance the capacity of academic institutions (i.e., think tanks, specialised centres, and universities) to translate knowledge into visible, rigorous and actionable policies and practices that benefit civil society and tackle pressing challenges.

To be eligible, applicants must:

Be affiliated with a university, a think tank, or a specialised centre.
Be nationals of one of the 43 Member States of the Anna Lindh Foundation

Call for proposals for Anna Lindh Foundation Knowledge for Action. Deadline: 9 September 2024.

The ALF Knowledge for Action Programme is designed to promote the production of evidence-based and policy-oriented research that addresses relevant dimensions of Intercultural Dialogue in the Euro-Mediterranean region through presenting recommendations to facilitate policymaking by evaluating policy options regarding a specific issue. The Programme seeks to enhance collaboration between research/academic institutions (think-tanks, specialised centers, and universities) and civil society organisations.

Briefs or papers adressing the following topics:

Peacebuilding, conflict resolution/prevention, coexistence and inclusive dynamics
Disinformation and misinformation in the Euro-Mediterranean region
Living together promoting tolerance and understanding in the Euro-Mediterranean context
Youth engagement in participatory dialogues and decision-making processes in the Euro-Med
Ethics and governance of Artificial Intelligence technologies in the Euro-Mediterranean region
Social innovation as a catalyst for social inclusion in culturally diverse Euro-Med societies
Empowering women in the Euro-Med region as a way to challenge gender stereotypes and beyond
Integrating social dimensions in climate change policies in the EuroMed region
International cultural relations and cultural diplomacy to bridge both shores of the Mediterranean
Creative industries and arts