Application Deadline: 20 February 2026 (12 noon Geneva time).
Applications are now open for the United Nations Information Service’s 64th Graduate Study Programme. The Graduate Study Programme (GSP) at UN Geneva is the longest-running educational initiative of the United Nations. Over the past 63 years, almost 3,500 young people from more than 120 countries have successfully completed the Programme. This intensive two-week summer seminar provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of the United Nations and “International Geneva” through lectures, research, work in groups, visits to institutions, and networking.
The 64th Graduate Study Programme (GSP) will be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland from 29 June to 10 July 2026, under the theme “AI and Emerging Technologies: Realities, Risks and Opportunities”. This intensive two-week summer seminar will consist of lectures, presentations, work in groups, and visits to institutions, with the objective of providing students with insights into the work of the United Nations and “International Geneva” in the rapidly evolving field of AI and new technologies.
Requirements
- The seminar is open to all currently enrolled graduate students, age 22-32, who are not employed full time and who are fluent in both written and spoken English.
- The applicants will be screened on the basis of their academic success, extracurricular or professional activities, motivation statements, and recommendation letters.
- Every effort will be made to ensure equitable gender and regional representation.
- Decisions by the Selection Committee are final, and no individual feedback will be provided, given the large volume of applications.
Program Details
- Participation is free, but participants are responsible for their own expenses, including travel, visa, accommodation, and meals.
Application Document
- CV (maximum one page)
- Motivation video (maximum 60 seconds)
- Recommendation letter (maximum one page)
- Copy of your passport (or national ID for EU/EFTA nationals)
- Bachelor’s diploma
- Proof of current graduate enrolment
For More Information:
Visit the Official Webpage of the United Nations Information Service’s 64th Graduate Study Programme
