Admission
Requirements, Process, and Modalities
Applications are now closed for ACCA 2026
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Requirements
- Undergraduate degree, equivalent to a bachelor’s degree.
- A minimum of three years of relevant work experience or a proven history of academic research in areas related to anti-corruption and Collective Action.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English
- Experience in anti-corruption advocacy in a given sector
- Candidates must identify a clear and specific corruption-related problem within a defined area where they intend to implement a Collective Action project.
- An organization and/or network that can support the implementation of a Collective Action project
- Proven skills to undertake a Collective Action initiative. This includes but is not limited to: experience in project planning and implementation; experience in multi-stakeholder or collaborative activities, participatory approaches, and others.
Scholarships covering the full tuition costs of the program are available. Applicants should consider the following:
- Priority will be given to candidates who propose a practical project in one or more of the following core areas: human rights, illicit supply chains and sanction risks, ethical leadership, data privacy, public procurement, beneficial ownership, and integrity challenges related to environmental sustainability. The Admissions Committee will determine final eligibility based on the quality of the application submitted and the potential for effective implementation of the proposed projects.
- Under the partnership modality, IACA offers institutions the possibility to nominate participants with projects with high impact potential. See the list of partner organizations here.
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Partnerships
Institutions with experience in the implementation of Collective Action, multi-stakeholder or collaborative activities, advocacy, project planning and implementation, and other efforts in the field of anti-corruption have the opportunity to nominate a candidate with high impact potential. Through their networks and expertise, they can contribute to the successful implementation of their nominees’ Collective Action projects and enhance their impact.
To discuss the possibility of a partnership, contact us at: collectiveaction@iaca.int
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Process
Submit an online application along with the required documents:
- Application form
- Online project proposal
- CV
- Motivation letter
- University diploma*
- Academic transcript*
- Proof of English language proficiency
- Passport copy
- Colour photo
In addition to the above-mentioned documents, each applicant is required to submit two letters of recommendation. Short-listed candidates may be contacted for an online interview.
*If issued in another language than English, a certified translation of the document is additionally required.
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Guidelines
Detailed application guidelines for the Anti-Corruption Collective Action Certificate (ACCA) 2026 can be found here.
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Scholarships & Participation Costs
Scholarships
Thanks to the Siemens Integrity Initiative a limited number of scholarships are available for:
- Candidates whose projects are implemented in, or demonstrate impact within, Least Developed Countries (LDCs) or IACA Member States classified by the World Bank as Lower-Middle or Upper-Middle Income economies.
- Candidates who propose a tangible, high-impact project. Priority will be given to projects in the following areas: human rights, illicit supply chains and sanction risks, ethical leadership, data privacy, public procurement, beneficial ownership, and integrity challenges related to environmental sustainability.
Fees and Coverage
The programme fee for self-payers is 6,300 EUR. This covers teaching, learning materials, and technical support, including project mentoring and supervision.
Scholarships are comprehensive and cover the entire programme fee.
For both scholarship recipients and self-payers, any additional expenses, such as potential project implementation costs, remain the participants’ responsibility.
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