UN Geneva Graduate Study Programme 2026

SwitzerlandUN Geneva Graduate Study
SwitzerlandScholarshipFully FundedRolling deadlinepostdoc
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Program details

Key facts at a glance

Host country
Switzerland
Region
Europe
Institution
UN Geneva Graduate Study
Study level
Postdoc
Funding
Fully Funded

Program overview

Full description, requirements, and what to expect

This International Summer Program, Training program in Switzerland offers fully funded.

KEY DETAILS - Location: Switzerland - Program level: International Summer Program, Training - Funding: Fully Funded

ELIGIBILITY - Young postgraduate students can apply for the UN Geneva Graduate Study Programme (GSP). - At the time of application, candidates must be between the ages of 22 and 32. - A graduate-level program, such as a master’s, MBA, PhD, postdoctoral, or comparable degree, is required of candidates. - To be eligible for the UN GSP 2026, one must have a finished bachelor’s degree. - Candidates must exhibit complete fluency in written and spoken English. - Candidates may only apply if they do not have a full-time job. - At the time of submission, applicants must be actively pursuing their education.

BENEFITS - There is no registration or participation fee, but participants are in charge of paying any additional costs. - Expert lectures and seminars give participants direct knowledge of “International Geneva” and the UN system. - The program provides an invaluable chance to get firsthand knowledge from foreign professionals, scholars, UN officials, and ambassadors. - Selected applicants join the longest-running educational program of the United Nations. - Participants will connect with young professionals and gifted graduate students from around the world. - To improve professional development, the program offers chances for skill development and practical experience. - Documents Requirements:. - A one-page Curriculum Vitae (CV). - A motivation video with a maximum duration of 60 seconds. - One letter of recommendation. - A copy of a valid passport or national identity card. - A Bachelor’s degree certificate or diploma. - Proof of current enrollment in a graduate-level program.

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Requirements & preparation

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Eligibility criteria

7 requirements to review

  • Young postgraduate students can apply for the UN Geneva Graduate Study Programme (GSP).
  • At the time of application, candidates must be between the ages of 22 and 32.
  • A graduate-level program, such as a master’s, MBA, PhD, postdoctoral, or comparable degree, is required of candidates.
  • To be eligible for the UN GSP 2026, one must have a finished bachelor’s degree.
  • Candidates must exhibit complete fluency in written and spoken English.
  • Candidates may only apply if they do not have a full-time job.
  • At the time of submission, applicants must be actively pursuing their education.

Benefits & funding

13 perks included · Fully Funded

  • There is no registration or participation fee, but participants are in charge of paying any additional costs.
  • Expert lectures and seminars give participants direct knowledge of “International Geneva” and the UN system.
  • The program provides an invaluable chance to get firsthand knowledge from foreign professionals, scholars, UN officials, and ambassadors.
  • Selected applicants join the longest-running educational program of the United Nations.
  • Participants will connect with young professionals and gifted graduate students from around the world.
  • To improve professional development, the program offers chances for skill development and practical experience.
  • Documents Requirements:.
  • A one-page Curriculum Vitae (CV).
  • A motivation video with a maximum duration of 60 seconds.
  • One letter of recommendation.
  • A copy of a valid passport or national identity card.
  • A Bachelor’s degree certificate or diploma.
  • Proof of current enrollment in a graduate-level program.

Important dates

Deadlines and listing updates

  • Application deadlineRolling — applications accepted on an ongoing basis
  • Published on Opportunity StationJan 10, 2026
  • Last updatedJul 8, 2026

Participating location

Where this opportunity takes place

Switzerland · Europe

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Next step

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