The United Nations Information Serviceโs Graduate Study Programme provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of the United Nations system through first-hand observation and study. The Graduate Study Programme is held at the United Nations Office at Geneva each year during the month of July.
Application Deadline:ย 3rd March 2023
Eligible Countries: All
To Be Taken At (Country): Geneva, Switzerland
About the Award: The jubilee 61stย Graduate Study Programme will consist of lectures given by representatives of the United Nations, other international organizations and NGOs, visits to institutions, and working on group projects.
The first week of the Programme will provide an overview of some of the main themes addressed by โInternational Genevaโ, such as sustainable development, humanitarian action, disarmament, peace and security, trade, climate, health, gender equality, education, refugees and migrants. In the second week, the focus will switch to human rights, part of the year-long initiative to mark the 75thย anniversary of theย Universal Declaration of Human Rightsย (UDHR).
Type: Conference
Eligibility:ย
- Fluency in spoken and written English is necessary. As some discussions may be held in French, knowledge of French is also recommended.
- Applicants must be between 22 and 32 years of age at the time of application.
- Applicants must be enrolled in a masterโs degree, a postgraduate degree, or a doctorate programme at the time of application. Proof of enrolment will be required.
- Those who are already employed full-time are not eligible to apply.
- Those who have participated in previous editions of the Graduate Study Programme are not eligible to apply.
Selection and Criteria: The Selection Committee is guided by the following criteria:
โข Academic background
โข Extracurricular activities
โข Geographical balance
โข Gender balance
โข Knowledge of the two working languages of the Programme (English and French)
โข Usefulness of the Programme for the career of the applicant
In order to give the largest number of students the possibility to participate in the Programme, applicants who have already participated in previous editions of the Graduate Study Programme will not be considered by the Committee.
Applications are considered on a case-by-case basis. The Selection Committee does not disclose the motivation of its choices. Decisions of the Selection Committee are final and cannot be appealed.
Number of Awards: Not specified
Value of Award:ย Participation in the Graduate Study Programme isย free of charge. At the same time, please bear in mind that the United Nations does not make any financial contribution towards visa, travel, board and lodging costs of participants. Governments, universities, private foundations, companies, or charities may offer grants to selected candidates.
Duration of Program: 3 – 14 July 2023
How to Apply:
- Theย application formย shall be completed on our website, accompanied by the following documents:
- a copy of the applicantโs passport;
- a letter of recommendation (in English or in French) from a university or a governmental authority;
- a proof of current enrolment (at the time of application) in a masterโs degree, a postgraduate degree, or a doctorate programme;
- copies of previous university diplomas obtained
- a curriculum vitae;
- a short motivation letter (300 words maximum).
- Please note that incomplete applications, or submitted without the documents mentioned above, will be automatically eliminated.Z
- Once selected, successful candidates will be asked ahead of time to provide aย medical certificateย attesting their good health and a proof ofย medical insurance coverageย in Switzerland for the duration of the GSP. These two documents will be accepted in English or French only.
- GOODLUCK!
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