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United Nations 61st Graduate Study Program 2023

United Nations 61st Graduate Study Program 2023

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Applications are open for the United Nations 61st Graduate Study Program 2023. The 61st Graduate Study Programme will be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, from Monday, 3 July until Friday, 14 July 2023. It 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 theme of the 61st Graduate Study Programme will be: “All Rights for All People”: Universal Declaration of Human Rights at 75”

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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 75th anniversary of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR).

About the Graduate Study Program

The Graduate Study Programme (GSP) at UN Geneva is the longest-running educational programme of the United Nations, now in its 61st year. Over the past six decades, the GSP has brought together and trained several thousand young people from over 100 countries on all continents. This two-week long summer seminar provides an opportunity for participants to deepen their understanding of the United Nations and “International Geneva” through first-hand observations, lectures, research, and visits to Geneva-based institutions.

Cost of Graduate Study Program

  • Participation in the Graduate Study Programme is free of charge. At the same time, 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.

Eligibility for Graduate Study Program

  • Applicants must be between 22 and 32 years of age at the time of application.
  • Applicants must be enrolled in a master’s degree, a postgraduate degree, or a doctorate programme at the time of application. Proof of enrolment will be required.
  • Fluency in spoken and written English is necessary. As some discussions may be held in French, knowledge of French is also recommended.
  • 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.

Application of Graduate Study Program

Students who wish to participate in the 2023 Graduate Study Programme must submit their application online by Friday, 3 March 2023, 12 noon Geneva time. No applications will be accepted after this time.

The application form shall be completed, accompanied by the following documents:

  • Firstly, a copy of the applicant’s passport;
  • Secondly, a letter of recommendation (in English or in French) from a university or a governmental authority;
  • Thirdly, 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;
  • Lastly,  a short motivation letter (300 words maximum).

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Lastly, It is important to visit the official website link found below to access the application form.

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Specifications

Type of Opportunity Scholarships and Fellowships
Deadline03 March,2023
CountrySwitzerland
Open toAll
OrganizerUnited Nations
Contact the organizer+41 (0)22 917 1234

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