UNIDIR Graduate Professional Programme in Space Security 2026

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. Applicants should use the official call page to confirm final requirements before submitting.

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.

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.

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.

Confirm the exact deadline time, time zone, and submission route on the official call page.

Plan internal approvals, partner confirmations, budgets, letters, and portal submission before the final deadline.

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 submitting, check required documents, eligible costs, attachments, page limits, institutional approvals, and whether the opportunity uses an expression of interest, full proposal, registration, or nomination stage.