- Host: UN
- Open to: International Students
- Target: Postgraduates
- Deadline: 11th Mar. 2022.
Applications for the 2022 UN Graduate Study Program are now open.
About the Graduate Study Program
The jubilee 60th United Nations Information Service Graduate Study Program will be held at the Palais des Nations in Geneva, Switzerland, from Monday, 4 July until Friday, 15 July 2022. It will consist of lectures given by representatives of the United Nations and other Geneva-based international organizations, visits to institutions, and daily work in groups under the guidance of moderators.
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The theme of the UN Graduate Study Program in 2022: Agenda 2030 at Halfway: Implementing the SDGs Amidst Global Turbulence.
Aim and Benefits of the Study Program:
- Participation in the program is free. The United Nations does not make any financial contribution towards the travel costs and residential expenses of participants. Governments or universities may offer grants to selected candidates. Candidates should seek advice from their universities on this point.
Eligibility Criteria
- Fluency in spoken and written English is necessary. As some discussions may be held in French (without interpretation), knowledge of French is also needed.
- 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 program at the time of application. Proof of enrolment will be required.
- Those who are already employed full time are not eligible to apply.
- Those who have participated in previous Graduate Study Programs are not eligible to apply.
Selection and Criteria: The Selection Committee is guided by the following criteria:
• Academic background and achievements
• Extracurricular activities
• Geographical balance
• Gender balance
• Knowledge of the two working languages of the Program (fluency in English, knowledge of French)
• Usefulness of the Programme for a prospective career of the applicant
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Documents Required for Application
- Copy of the applicant’s passport
- A letter of recommendation (in English or 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 program
- Copies of previous university diplomas obtained.
Application Procedure
Interested applicants who wish to apply for the UN Graduate Study Program can complete their application online by clicking the button below:
NOTE: incomplete applications will be automatically eliminated.
For more information visit UN Graduate Study Program