While in the past, only Diaspora Scholars holding a PhD and working in OECD countries were able to participate in the READ Program, starting with READ Cycle VI, Albanian Diaspora Students (in any level of degree program) are eligible for consideration for the following benefits:

• Training and assistantship opportunities with READ projects taking place in Albania,
• Networking opportunities with Albanian Diaspora Scholars; and
• Consideration for PhD mentorship.

To be eligible, students must be enrolled full-time in a higher education institution outside of Albania and surrounding countries during academic year 2027-28. The deadline to apply is Friday, 4 December 2026.