IMPACTFUL POLICY CAREERS ACCELERATOR
Your fast-track to a high-leverage EU Policy Career
An intensive accelerator in Brussels for ambitious professionals heading into EU policy careers — where decisions shape lives at scale, in global health and development, and food policy and animal welfare.
Build the foundation for
impact
Develop core knowledge of today’s most critical issues and build the skills for effective policy contribution
Explore EU policy
careers
Gain the skills and connections to excel in competitive EU recruitment and fast-track your policy career
Join tomorrow's policy
leaders
Join a cohort of policy professionals along with expert guidance and mentorship from key EU policymakers
1 week in Brussels
20 Selective Peers
Expert-led by EU insiders
All Costs Covered
Applications are OPEN for our Global Health cohort! | September 27 – October 3, 2026
EU policy decisions affect millions. Prepare for the careers where that work happens.
European policy shapes decisions that affect millions. A single regulation can transform industry standards, redirect billions in funding, or establish precedents across 27 member states. Yet too few exceptional professionals find their way into EU policy careers.
That's what Impactful Policy Careers is for: preparing you for the careers where that work happens
Our selective accelerator centres on an intensive week in Brussels where you'll gain the knowledge, networks, and confidence to secure high-leverage roles through expert mentorship, strategic coaching, and specialised training.
We welcome professionals with strong language skills, excellent academics, and a genuine commitment to their field.
Over 50% of our last cohort secured roles
within 6 months of completing the programme.
What you’ll get
Immerse yourself in the heart of European policy-making
Including European flights, local transport, accommodation, and meals
5 days of intensive programming plus evening events
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An all-expenses-paid week in Brussels
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Career-launching support
Strategic preparation for competitive EU recruitment
Direct access to our extensive network of European policy professionals
Personalised guidance for your EU policy career journey
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Expert-led training & networking
Connect with 15+ leading policy experts and influential speakers
40 hours of intensive training and professional development
Access to relevant knowledge on entry-level EU recruitment
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Your community of changemakers
Join a selective cohort of 20 mission-driven peers
Share experiences with professionals from diverse backgrounds (law, STEM, economics)
Access ongoing support through our active alumni network
OUR COHORTS
Two Paths to Transform EU Policy
We run two specialised cohorts annually, each focused on high-leverage policy areas where EU decisions create lasting systemic change.
🌍 Global Health & Development
Every September/October in Brussels
Influence health outcomes for billions through EU development policy and global health governance.
🌱 Animal Welfare & Food Systems
Every March in Brussels
Transform how Europe regulates food systems and animal welfare across 27 nations.
Our team
We design and deliver the IPC Accelerator—during your Brussels week, you'll learn from 15+ expert practitioners across EU institutions and policy organisations.
Janis Prinz
Janis is a policy consultant specializing in animal welfare and food systems policy.
He has over five years of experience in parliamentary and legislative work, having served as a policy advisor to a Member of the German Parliament. Previously, Janis worked on EU affairs, with NGOs and at think tanks. He holds an M.A. in Ethics – Economics, Law & Politics.
Programme and Policy Pathways Manager
Maria Pinto Teixeira
Maria is a public policy and animal law specialist with experience in nonprofit leadership and applied research.
She previously served as an advisor to two Portuguese Ministers for Environment and Climate Action on animal welfare policy, and co-founded and led Animais de Rua, one of Portugal’s leading animal protection NGOs. More recently, she conducted policy research at Ambitious Impact.
Research & Learning Manager
