Applications are now open for the Democratising Education for Global Sustainability and Justice (DE-GSJ) Fall Courses 2026, co-hosted by Lucy Cavendish College and Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge. The deadline to apply is 1 September 2026 (Tue), 11:59PM BST. These are free, online, self-paced short courses for selected learners, with Fall 2026 topics covering the SDGs, the Convention on Biological Diversity, and the Paris Agreement.
The programme is designed for learners and leaders working in law and policy making, analysis, practice, and reporting. Moreover, selected participants complete the course at no charge through a fee waiver or bursary equal to the course value. Successful participants may also receive a certificate after completion.
Application Deadline: 1 September 2026 (Tue), 11:59PM BST
Eligible Countries: Worldwide
Course Location: Online (self-paced) with live Zoom sessions
Course Duration: Approximately 8–10 hours total learning time per course (six modules, two live classroom engagements, plus 2–3 hours independent work)
Host Organization: Democratising Education for Global Sustainability and Justice (DE-GSJ), co-hosted by Lucy Cavendish College and Hughes Hall, University of Cambridge
Funding/Benefits: £800 (course value; fee waiver/bursary — not a cash payment)
About the Course
The DE-GSJ programme offers non-credit professional and continuing education courses in sustainable development law and policy. Each course is delivered online and allows participants to learn at their own pace. In addition, learners join live Zoom classroom engagements with Cambridge and global experts.
According to the official programme summary, selected learners receive access to course materials and the alumni network. Furthermore, successful completion may open the door to further scholarship opportunities for intensive professional development.
Who Should Apply
This opportunity is open to learners from around the world. It is especially targeted at leaders and learners in law and policy making, analysis, practice, and reporting from governments, academia, civil society, and practitioner communities.
Applicants must submit an Expression of Interest and then complete the full application form. Selected participants must also be able to complete the course.
- Open to learners worldwide
- Suitable for professionals and learners in law and policy fields
- Relevant to applicants from government, academia, civil society, and practitioner communities
- Requires an Expression of Interest and a full application
Course Structure Approximately 8–10 hours total learning time per course, including six modules, two live classroom engagements, and 2–3 hours of independent work.
How to Apply
Applicants need to submit an Expression of Interest and then complete the full application process through the programme application form. Before applying, review the course information carefully on the official programme page.
👉 Visit the program page for details
