Grant opportunity
UNIDIR Graduate Professional Programme in Space Security 2026
UNIDIR listed a Graduate Professional Programme opportunity in Space Security through its official careers page, based in Geneva with international disarmament research scope.
- Funder
- United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)
- Application deadline
- Application deadline: May 30, 2026
- Award
- USD 1,331 per month in person or USD 665.50 per month remote
- Applicant
- Graduate students / Early-career professionals
- Discipline
- International Security, Space Policy & Disarmament
- Region
- Europe
- Posted
- May 16, 2026
Call summary
Overview
UNIDIR is recruiting two Graduate Professionals for its Space Security Programme, based in Geneva with the possibility of remote participation depending on the role conditions.
Who can apply
- Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate school programme or have graduated with a qualifying university degree and, if selected, begin within one year of graduation.
- Preference is given to applicants with qualifications relevant to space security, including international relations, political science, international law, and international security. Fluency in English is required.
What it supports
- Graduate Professionals assist with background research, Space Security Portal and PAROS timeline work, event production, monitoring multilateral space processes, publications, communications, and programme administration.
- The position is full-time for six months, with possible extension, and starts on 1 July 2026 or as soon as possible.
Funding and duration
UNIDIR lists a monthly stipend of USD 1,331 for in-person Graduate Professionals or USD 665.50 for remote Graduate Professionals as a contribution to living expenses.
Application deadline
Application deadline: May 30, 2026
How to apply
Send the Inspira Personal History Form, cover letter, and screening-question responses as one PDF to unidir.recruitment@un.org with the subject line UNIDIR Space Security GPP Application by midnight Geneva time on 30 May 2026.
Call details
About the opportunity
UNIDIR is recruiting two Graduate Professionals for its Space Security Programme, based in Geneva with the possibility of remote participation depending on the role conditions.
United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) lists this opportunity for Graduate students / Early-career professionals, International Security, Space Policy & Disarmament, Europe.
This listing is written for researchers, students, universities, NGOs, research teams, policy professionals and academic institutions searching for International Security, Space Policy & Disarmament grants, fellowships, scholarships, conferences, workshops and funding opportunities in Europe contexts.
Eligibility
Applicants must be enrolled in a graduate school programme or have graduated with a qualifying university degree and, if selected, begin within one year of graduation.
Preference is given to applicants with qualifications relevant to space security, including international relations, political science, international law, and international security. Fluency in English is required.
Funding and benefits
UNIDIR lists a monthly stipend of USD 1,331 for in-person Graduate Professionals or USD 665.50 for remote Graduate Professionals as a contribution to living expenses.
Themes and supported activities
Graduate Professionals assist with background research, Space Security Portal and PAROS timeline work, event production, monitoring multilateral space processes, publications, communications, and programme administration.
The position is full-time for six months, with possible extension, and starts on 1 July 2026 or as soon as possible.
Deadline and timeline
Application deadline: Application deadline: May 30, 2026.
Applicants should confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, required documents, portal steps and any institutional approvals on the official call page before submitting.
How to apply
Send the Inspira Personal History Form, cover letter, and screening-question responses as one PDF to unidir.recruitment@un.org with the subject line UNIDIR Space Security GPP Application by midnight Geneva time on 30 May 2026.
Before applying, check eligibility rules, budgets, attachments, page limits, partner requirements, cost-share conditions and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration or nomination stage.