Fully Funded Graduate Study Programme (GSP) at UN Geneva

The 61st Graduate Study Programme is scheduled to take place at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, starting from Monday, 3 July, and concluding on Friday, 14 July 2023. The program will encompass lectures delivered by United Nations representatives, as well as those from other international organizations and NGOs. Participants will engage in visits to various institutions and collaborate on group projects.

The focal theme of the 61st Graduate Study Programme will be:

“All Rights for All People”: Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75”

The first week of the Programme will provide an overview of some of the main themes addressed by “International Geneva”, 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 75^th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human RightsOpens in new window (UDHR).

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How to apply

The application form Opens in new window shall be completed on our website, accompanied by the following documents:

a copy of the applicant’s 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 master’s degree, a postgraduate degree, or a doctorate programme;
copies of previous university diplomas obtained;
a curriculum vitae;
a short motivation letter (300 words maximum).