EFA26 | AIM Application Form

As part of the European Forum Alpbach, Alpbach in Motion (AIM) is a leadership lab for up to 40 outstanding professionals between the ages 30 to 40, who are willing to shape and transform Europe. Each year, the most committed young business leaders, changemakers, innovators, policymakers, scientists, artists, activists, journalists, and more, commit to a one-of-a-kind leadership experience.

AIM offers hands-on experience exploring contemporary leadership rather than relying on traditional leadership frameworks. By stimulating peer-to-peer exchange at eye level, out-of-the-box solutions and focus on self-development, Alpbach in Motion creates a space for the emergence of reflection and action.

This year AIM takes place from 28 to 31 August during the Euregio Days. AIM participants have the opportunity to prolong their stay to the Conference Days (31 August to 4 September).

Your application should reach us no later than 31 March 2026 11:59pm (CET). The assessment is scheduled to be conducted by the EFA in April. You can expect to receive feedback by the end of April. In the event of a positive outcome, we will be in touch with you. Additional details can be found on our website.

If you have any questions, please contact aim@alpbach.org | +43 676 836 24-235

First Name do not use special characters in your name

Last Name do not use special characters in your name

Gender

Male

Female

Inter

Diverse

Open

Non-binary

N/A

Pronouns

She/her

He/him

They/them

Other

None

Date of birth

Nationality

Country of Residence

Please indicate your organization

Please indicate your current position (role) within your organization

In which programme track of the EFA are you most interested in?

Climate

Democracy & Rule of Law

Finance & Economy

Security

Are you applying for a sponsored ticket? There is only a limited amount of scholarship funding available for exceptional AIM applicants each year. These are based on financial need and geographical location.
If you are applying for a scholarship, you have to provide documents that tell us why a scholarship is needed to facilitate your participation.
We encourage you to submit supporting documents that demonstrate your financial need (salary statement), as this will significantly strengthen your application. Alternatively, you may provide a motivational statement explaining why financial support is necessary to enable your participation. Attach these documents together with your general application. If you do not attach such documents, we cannot consider your application for such a ticket category.
Please note that candidates with a corporate employer may not apply for scholarships.

Yes, I am applying for a fully sponsored ticket

Yes, I am applying for a 25% discounted ticket

Yes, I am applying for a 50% discounted ticket

Please attach your CV, a letter of recommendation, a letter justifying your request for a sponsored or discounted ticket (if you applied for such) and a letter of motivation (max. 1 page) in one document. In your letter of motivation please answer the following questions:

• Main reason why you want to participate. • Main reason we should accept your application. • One (fun) fact about you that we won’t find in your CV.

Please name the document according to the following logic:
LastName_FirstName_AIM26 Application Attach file: allowed type .pdf, size max 24MB

I would like to extend my stay to the Conference Days from 31 August to 4 September.

Yes

How did you hear about the EFA?

Social media

Google Search

Media (print/tv/radio)

Forum Alpbach Network

Friends

Alpbach in Motion alumni

My employer

Other