International Geneva Peace Fellowship Programme 2026/27, Switzerland

Quick intro

Applications are open for the International Geneva Peace Fellowship Programme 2026/27 in Geneva, Switzerland. The fellowship is a partnership between Interpeace and the Geneva Graduate Institute, supported by the Foundation for the Adaptation of International Geneva. It is a nine-month residential programme for emerging and mid-career professionals working in peacebuilding, humanitarian diplomacy, mediation, civilian protection, health and peace, youth participation, and women, peace and security. The official deadline is 7 June 2026, 11:59 PM CET, so it does not pass your “after 10 June” filter. (Graduate Institute)

Benefits

Fellows receive a monthly stipend subject to applicable Swiss social security contributions, administrative support for work authorization and permit documentation, and possible accommodation at Villa Barton, subject to availability.

The fellowship provides:

• Monthly stipend
• Support for work authorization and permit documentation
• Possible accommodation at Villa Barton
• Mentorship
• Institutional placement
• Access to Geneva’s peace and humanitarian diplomacy ecosystem

Objectives

The fellowship aims to train the next generation of peace and humanitarian diplomacy leaders. It combines residential learning, institutional placements, mentorship, applied research, policy engagement, and practical work with Geneva-based organizations. Fellows will work on practical initiatives across peacebuilding and humanitarian diplomacy themes. (Interpeace)

Eligibility criteria

The programme is for recent graduates, junior professionals with 1–4 years of experience, and mid-career professionals with 5–10 years of experience preparing for the next step in peace and humanitarian diplomacy. Candidates must show leadership potential, analytical/practical experience, excellent writing and communication skills in English and/or French, ability to work in multicultural teams, flexibility, and availability for a nine-month residency in Geneva from September 2026 to June 2027.

Required documents

Applicants must submit:

• CV, maximum 2 pages
• Cover letter, maximum 1 page / around 500 words
• Preferred thematic area
• Leadership experience and fit for the fellowship
• Strategic idea or initiative the candidate wants to develop during the fellowship (Graduate Institute)

How to apply

Candidates apply through the official fellowship application portal linked on the Geneva Graduate Institute page. The official deadline is 7 June 2026, 11:59 PM CET.

Official Application Page: Geneva Graduate Institute fellowship page