Do you have an interest in United Nations initiatives? The UN Geneva Graduate Study Programme 2026, a distinguished chance for postgraduate students to have firsthand knowledge of the UN system, is currently accepting applications. Through the program, participants can get a close-up look at the UN, learn about its operations, and interact with global issues.
This two-week summer program, which is held every year in July at the United Nations Office in Geneva, will be held at the Palais des Nations in Switzerland from June 29 to July 10, 2026, with the theme “AI and Emerging Technologies: Realities, Risks, and Opportunities.”
The Graduate Study Programme, the longest-running educational effort of the UN, has trained around 3,500 people from more than 120 nations. Participants learn important information about international diplomacy and global government through expert lectures, group projects, institutional visits, and networking. To participate in the 64th UN Geneva Graduate Study Program, submit an application before the deadline.
Host Country: Switzerland
Hosted By: The Palais des Nations, Switzerland
Opportunity Type: International Summer Program, Training
Dates: June 29–July 10, 2026
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- Young postgraduate students can apply for the UN Geneva Graduate Study Programme (GSP).
- At the time of application, candidates must be between the ages of 22 and 32.
- A graduate-level program, such as a master’s, MBA, PhD, postdoctoral, or comparable degree, is required of candidates.
- To be eligible for the UN GSP 2026, one must have a finished bachelor’s degree.
- Candidates must exhibit complete fluency in written and spoken English.
- Candidates may only apply if they do not have a full-time job.
- At the time of submission, applicants must be actively pursuing their education.
Benefits:
- There is no registration or participation fee, but participants are in charge of paying any additional costs.
- Expert lectures and seminars give participants direct knowledge of “International Geneva” and the UN system.
- The program provides an invaluable chance to get firsthand knowledge from foreign professionals, scholars, UN officials, and ambassadors.
- Selected applicants join the longest-running educational program of the United Nations.
- Participants will connect with young professionals and gifted graduate students from around the world.
- To improve professional development, the program offers chances for skill development and practical experience.
Documents Requirements:
- A one-page Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- A motivation video with a maximum duration of 60 seconds
- One letter of recommendation
- A copy of a valid passport or national identity card
- A Bachelor’s degree certificate or diploma
- Proof of current enrollment in a graduate-level program
Deadline: February 20, 2026
