The European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop) has launched a new Call for Expression of Interest (CEDEFOP/2026/CEI/0001) to establish a list of remunerated external experts. This initiative aims to support the Centre’s wide-ranging activities by engaging qualified professionals with relevant scientific, methodological, and policy expertise.

The call invites applications from individual experts (natural persons) who can contribute to Cedefop’s work across its diverse research and policy areas. These areas are outlined in detail in the official “CEI Cedefop Specifications,” reflecting the breadth of the Centre’s thematic focus.

Selected experts will be invited to provide services in three main capacities:

• Scientific and technical advice, contributing specialised knowledge to ongoing projects and studies
• Third-party verification, ensuring quality, accuracy, and credibility of outputs
• Knowledge transfer, supporting the dissemination and exchange of expertise

Cedefop will draw on this pool of experts according to specific project needs, matching expertise with relevant research fields.

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The call has also been published in the Supplement to the Official Journal of the European Union (TED). For further information or clarification, applicants may contact Cedefop via email at: CEI-applications@cedefop.europa.eu.

This call represents an excellent opportunity for experts to collaborate with Cedefop and contribute to advancing vocational education and training policies and practices across Europe.

At eucen, we encourage organisations, research centres and experts in VET and lifelong learning to explore this opportunity.