ACE Ambassadors

ACEAmbassadors is an ambassador program with representatives from member institutions promoting Alliance within their respective local communities and institutions,

fostering a sense of ownership and engagement among local stakeholders.

Ambassadors act as local, regional, national, international multipliers and advocates of the Alliance’s vision and objectives, enhancing its visibility, fostering a sense of ownership and engagement, and strengthening collaboration among students, staff, alumni, and external stakeholders.

The programme aims to:

• raise awareness of the ACE²-EU Alliance and its activities;
• support communication, dissemination, and engagement efforts;
• encourage intercultural and interinstitutional collaboration;
• nurture a shared sense of European identity and cooperation.

Eligibility

The programme is open to all members of the ACE²-EU institutions, including:

• students at all levels (undergraduate, master’s, doctoral);
• academic, research, administrative, and technical staff;
• alumni who remain engaged with their home institution;
• associated stakeholders who contribute to the ACE²-EU community.

Applicants should:

• demonstrate genuine interest in international collaboration and European education;
• possess strong communication and interpersonal skills;
• show initiative, creativity, and reliability;
• be motivated to represent both their institution and the Alliance.

Role and Responsibilities

As an ACEAmbassador, you will:

• represent the ACE²-EU Alliance within your institution and local networks;
• promote the Alliance’s activities, events, and opportunities among target audiences;
• create and share engaging communication materials (posts, visuals, short videos, articles, etc.) in line with our brand guidelines;
• take part in training sessions and coordination meetings (online or in person);
• collaborate with fellow Ambassadors on joint projects;
• contribute ideas to enhance community engagement and visibility.

• support the organisation of local ACE²-EU events such as ACE Days, ACETalks, or mobility fairs;
• act as a contact point for newcomers and participants in Alliance initiatives;
• co-develop proposals for local or international outreach campaigns.

Benefits and Recognition

Participation offers opportunities for:

• Networking: membership in a cross-institutional, international community of representatives and stakeholders;
• Professional development: growth in leadership, communication, and project management skills;
• Visibility: presentation on ACE²-EU platforms and official recognition as an Ambassador;
• Training and mentoring: access to development sessions in outreach, intercultural communication, and media engagement;
• Certification: an official Certificate of Participation and digital badge awarded upon successful completion of the programme;
• Recommendation: letters of reference for actively engaged Ambassadors upon request.

Duration and Commitment

Ambassadors are expected to:

• serve for a minimum period of twelve months;
• attend at least one training and one coordination meeting per semester;
• maintain regular communication with their institutional ACE²-EU contact person.

Selection and Appointment

Applications are submitted via the official ACEAmbassador Application Form, and each partner institution conducts its own internal selection process from the pool of applicants.

Each university is responsible for the selection and appointment of its local Ambassadors.

To ensure balanced and inclusive representation, each institution is expected to appoint a minimum of two (2) Ambassadors, including:

• at least one student representative, and
• at least one staff member or stakeholder (academic, administrative, alumni, or associated partner).

Institutions are encouraged to consider diversity of backgrounds, experience, and perspectives, and may appoint additional Ambassadors based on their capacity and level of engagement. Priority should be given to individuals who have not previously been involved in the alliance’s structures.

The call for Ambassadors remains open on a rolling basis, allowing institutions to onboard new representatives throughout the year as needed.

Selected candidates will:

• receive onboarding materials and guidance,
• be invited to introductory and coordination meetings,
• gain access to training opportunities supporting their role as Ambassadors.

As part of the programme’s development opportunities, selected Ambassadors will be invited to participate in international initiatives such as the ABC Fake News programme (October 2026), the Blended Intensive Programme (BIP), planned to take place in Romania in autumn 2026 and focused on topics such as communication, engagement, intercultural collaboration, and community building within the ACE²-EU Alliance, a further BIP scheduled for 2027, and a TEDx event planned for 2027.

How to Apply

📎 Application Form: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/dZBzM7fWfh

📅 Deadline: 26 June 2026

For further information, please contact your institutional ACE²-EU coordinator.