Application for the Public Service Leaders' Training Fund
The fund's objective is to support heads of state institutions and other senior government officials in Iceland in maintaining and developing their education and competence.
Such heads of state institutions are officials who work for the Icelandic government and have been appointed to office by administrative decision in accordance with the law.
Each head is entrusted with accountability through a letter of appointment from the minister. Heads of state institutions bear extensive responsibilities: accountability for service and results, ensuring operations comply with laws and administrative regulations, and that financial performance aligns with budget allocations based on the fiscal budget.
The Public Service Leaders' Training Fund provides grants for expenses related to education, professional development, training, courses, conferences, or similar knowledge acquisition in line with the fund's objectives. Emphasis is placed on supporting officials to meet the requirements set for civil servants in the government's management policy at any given time.
Who can apply?
Only civil servants can apply for a grant from the fund. Applicants must fall under Article 39 of the Government Employess Act no. 70/1996, cf. Article 6 of the Rules on the Terms of Service of Public Service Leaders and Rules no 962/2020.
How to apply?
Applications are submitted electronically here on the website.
Applications are always open.
Application process
Applications, including supporting documents, are classified as confidential. All parties involved in the processing and evaluation of applications at the Public Service Leaders' Training Fund are bound by an oath of confidentiality.
Further information is provided through the email starfsmenntunarsjodur@starfsmenntunarsjodur.is.
Further reading:
Government Employees Act
Rules on the Terms of Service of Public Service Leaders , 2020 (in Icelandic)
Rules on the Terms of Service of Public Service Leaders , 2019 (in Icelandic)
Service provider
Public Service Leaders' Training Fund