Welcome to the IGLYO Activist Academy Budapest 2026 Application Form! 🌟

We're thrilled that you're interested in joining the IGLYO Activist Academy 2026, taking place from 22 (arrivals) to 28 June (departures) 2026 in Budapest, Hungary, with a series of online sessions before the in-person programme.

Before applying, please make sure you've read the full call for applications. This Form will help us understand your background, experience, motivations, and how you hope to engage with the Academy.

To apply, please fill out the application form below by Sunday 5 April 2026, 23:59 CEST. Selected participants will be notified shortly after the deadline.

Important: We encourage you to submit a thoughtful application that genuinely reflects your experiences and motivations. Generic applications clearly AI-generated will automatically receive a lower score. This is because we want to hear about your journey, your motivation as a queer activist, and why this opportunity is meaningful to you.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our Programmes Team at programmes@iglyo.org.

We look forward to reading your application!
About you

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* 1. First name

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* 2. Last name

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* 3. Pronouns (optional)

E.g. She/her, They/He, They/them, etc.

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* 4. Email address

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* 5. Repeat email address

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* 6. Date of birth

We ask for your date of birth to ensure you meet the age requirement of 18-30 at the time of application.

Date

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* 7. Phone number

Please make sure to include your country code (e.g. +32...,).

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* 8. Country of residence

The Activist Academy is open to participants based in Council of Europe Member States, or Russia, Belarus or Kosovo. Please select your country of residence in the states listed below. If your country does not appear in the list, please contact programmes@iglyo.org.

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* 9. Organisation

(Write N/A if you do not work for/represent an organisation)

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* 10. Are you based in Budapest?

Please note that participants residing in Budapest will not be offered accommodation and travel costs.

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* 11. The Activist Academy will be conducted entirely in English. How would you self-assess your level of English?

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* 12. Accessibility requirements

Do you require any specific arrangements or adjustments to fully participate in the Activist Academy? Is there anything we should be aware of or take into consideration to ensure the event is fully accessible to you?

Please note: This information will not affect the selection process but will help us make the necessary arrangements to meet your needs.

Your application
In the section below, we'd love to learn more about you and your experiences as a queer activist. Please take your time to read each question carefully and share thoughtful, specific, and personal answers.

We encourage you to submit a thoughtful application that genuinely reflects your experiences and motivations. Generic applications clearly AI-generated will automatically receive a lower score. This is because we want to hear about your journey, your motivation as a queer activist, and why this opportunity is meaningful to you.

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* 13. About yourself
(Maximum 300 words)

Use this space to introduce yourself as a future participant and a young queer activist. Share your background story, how you became involved in LGBTQI activism, and what activism means to you. Make your answer personal and authentic.

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* 14. Motivation
(Maximum 300 words)

What personally inspires you to apply for the IGLYO Activist Academy 2026? Tell us what excites you about this opportunity and this year's theme, how it connects to your journey as an LGBTQI activist, and what you hope to gain or achieve through this experience.

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* 15. Impact
(Maximum 200 words)

Reflecting on the work you're currently doing, what specific challenges are you facing, or which areas would you like to strengthen? How do you think the Activist Academy can support your growth, and what impact do you hope it will have on your future activism and the communities around you? Please be specific and concrete in your answer.

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* 16. Experience
(Maximum 200 words)

Describe a moment or experience in your activism that has shaped who you are today. What skills, insights, or lessons from this experience would you bring to share with other participants at the Activist Academy?

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* 17. Learning needs
(Maximum 200 words)

What do you hope to learn specifically within the theme of LGBTQI activism in times of backlash?

While your response will not affect the selection process, your input will help us shape the programme and better address participants' learning needs.

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* 18. How did you hear about the Activist Academy Budapest 2026?

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* 19. Is there anything you would like to add?

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