UN Graduate Study Programme

The GSP is the UN’s longest‑running educational initiative, offering graduate students a chance to deepen their understanding of the UN system and “International Geneva.” The 2026 theme is “AI and Emerging Technologies: Realities, Risks and Opportunities.”

Benefits include:

• Lectures, presentations, and group work with UN officials and experts
• Visits to Geneva‑based institutions (UN agencies, NGOs, missions)
• Networking with peers from over 120 countries
• Research and policy discussions on AI and global governance

• Age 22–32 at time of application
• Completed a Bachelor’s degree and currently enrolled in a graduate programme (Master’s, MBA, PhD, post‑doc, or similar)
• Fluent in English (written and spoken)
• Not employed full‑time
• CV (max. 1 page)
• Motivation video (max. 60 seconds)
• Recommendation letter (max. 1 page)
• Copy of passport (or national ID for EU/EFTA nationals)
• Bachelor’s diploma
• Proof of current graduate enrolment
• Selection based on academic success, extracurricular/professional activities, motivation, and recommendation
• In college or university
• Just graduated