READ Diaspora is a platform that mobilises the Albanian professional and academic diaspora to strengthen higher education, research, and institutional development in Albania.

It serves two core functions:

Academic Collaboration

Facilitating joint research, PhD supervision, mentoring, and fellowships to foster academic excellence and knowledge exchange between diaspora and local scholars.

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Institutional Partnership

Supporting Albanian institutions through project-based assistance, capacity building, and long-term collaborations to drive systemic development and innovation of Higher Education Institutions.

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The program provides a unique opportunity to tap into the underutilised potential of the Albanian intellectual diaspora, aiming to enhance capacities and drive structural improvements in Albania’s higher education system.

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The 5th READ Call for Albanian Scholars is Now Open!

Albanian academics can apply for two new grant opportunities designed to strengthen research and academic collaboration with diaspora scholars

Fellowship Opportunities for PhD Students!

Through the 5th READ Call, PhD students in Albania can collaborate with diaspora scholars and gain exposure

The 5th READ Fellowship Call for Diaspora Scholars is Open!

Albanian academics living abroad can now apply to collaborate with Higher Education Institutions in Albania

READ International Scientific Conference 2025

READ International Scientific Conference Strengthens Links Between Albanian Universities and Global Academic Diaspora

AADF Launches the BRIDGE Program

BRIDGE by READ - Boosting Research and Integrating Diaspora for Growth in Education

The AADF’s READ program has opened new horizons for Albania in the field of scientific research.

Albania has officially become part of the prestigious CMS (Compact Muon Solenoid) Collaboration

Fostering Academic Collaboration: READ Albania welcomes seven new partner universities

Fostering Academic Collaboration: READ Albania welcomes seven new partner universities

AADF Launches READ Fellowship Program

AADF Launches READ Fellowship Program, Boosting Scientific Research and Higher Education through the Contribution of the Albanian scientific diaspora