1. What are the “Student Challenges”?

The Student Challenges call empowers students to take meaningful action on key social issues within their university community. Through this initiative, students can:

• Identify challenges related to peace, justice, or inclusion on campus
• Mobilise their peers to brainstorm and co-create innovative solutions
• Develop a concrete action plan and implement it
• Share their impact with the wider community.

This call is a core initiative of the EUPeace Alliance, designed to engage students by collaborating with local organisations, student associations, and clubs. By providing additional resources, the initiative encourages the development of projects that embody the values of peace, justice, and inclusivity. We invite you to refer to the rules of the call for more details.

Whether you are part of a student club or an association, this is your chance to transform ideas into real change!

2. Who Can Participate?

Participation is open to all students’ association and clubs’ members within the EUPeace Alliance.

3. How to Apply and Secure Funding?

This year’s theme focuses on strengthening peace and on student participation in Social Life. To be eligible for funding, your project must align with one of these topics. For each project submitted, a minimum of 2 partners from 2 different EUPeace universities is required. Financial support can go up to €12,000 per project but the final amount will be determined based on the project’s needs and the commission’s evaluation.

Applications must be submitted by 21 January 2026.

1. Fill out the application form and refer to the budget template.
2. Contact your Student challenges local Coordinator for guidance. Contact details can be found below:

• Marburg University (Germany): sandy.halliday@uni-marburg.de
• Justus Liebig University Giessen (Germany): erik.werner@ uni-giessen.de
• University of Limoges (France): marie.dignement@unilim.fr
• University of Calabria (Italy): michele.galluccio@unical.it
• Comillas Pontifical University (Spain): avillare@comillas.edu
• University of West Bohemia in Pilsen (Czechia): lenkakan@rek.zcu.cz
• University of Mostar (Bosnia and Herzegovina): marijan.tustonja@sum.ba
• Çukurova University (Türkiye): ckuzgun@cu.edu.tr
• University of Sarajevo (Bosnia and Herzegovina): sanel.huskic@fpn.unsa.ba

3. Submit your application to eupeace-studentcall@unilim.fr before the deadline.

4. Which Projects Are Not Eligible?

To ensure that funding supports innovation and community impact, the following projects are not eligible:

• Projects relating to the general operation and renovation of association premises
• Projects aimed at remunerating students
• Commercial or for-profit projects
• Projects that are already completed or in progress at the time of application
• Projects focused on organising Alliance-wide events (a separate funding call exists for such events)
• Research projects for doctoral candidates (a specific action is available for this purpose).

5. Need More Information? Or Got Questions? We’re Here to Help!

Reach out to your local coordinator for guidance and support. Contact details can be found in the table above.

Don’t miss this opportunity to make a lasting impact—apply now!