Graduate Study Programme (GSP) at UN Geneva 2024
Graduate Study Programme (GSP) at UN Geneva
- The longest-running educational initiative of the United Nations, spanning 62 years.
- Trained over 3,000 participants from 110+ countries through a two-week summer seminar.
- Focus on deepening understanding of the United Nations and "International Geneva."
62nd Graduate Study Programme: Summit of the Future
- Summit to be held at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on 22-23 September 2024.
- A unique opportunity to enhance global cooperation, address governance gaps, and reaffirm commitments.
- Outcome: An intergovernmentally negotiated Pact for the Future covering key areas.
- Eleven Policy Briefs issued by the UN Secretary-General to guide preparations for the Summit.
62nd GSP in Geneva (1-12 July 2024) - Theme: "Summit of the Future: Challenges and Opportunities"
- Morning lectures by UN representatives, international organizations, civil sector, and diplomats.
- Afternoons include visits to institutions and group projects on the Pact for the Future's five chapters.
- Research and drafting led by students, with limited facilitator support.
- Intensive program, requiring 8-10 hours per day commitment over ten days.
- Participants cover their own visa, travel, board, and lodging expenses; no scholarships provided.
Eligibility and Application Process
- Open to currently enrolled graduate students, aged 22-32, not employed full time, fluent in English.
- Application period: 11 December 2023 to 1 March 2024.
- Selection based on academic qualifications, extracurricular activities, professional experience, and motivation.
- Gender and regional balance considerations.
- Results communicated to candidates on 1 April 2024; inquiries before this date are discouraged.
- Participation is free, but all expenses must be covered by participants.
- Apply now for this unique opportunity to engage with global challenges and solutions.
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