Deadline: 2 April 2020
Open to: young diplomats who are going to work with OSCE delegations and institutions, as well as scholars, NGO representatives, etc.
Venue: 10 – 19 June 2020, Austria
Description
The „Summer Academy on OSCE“ is organised by Austrian Study Centre for Peace & Conflict Resolution (ASPR) under the Patronage of the Organisation for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE).
This event has been conducted since 1997.
The purpose of the “Summer Academy on OSCE” is to expand and deepen knowledge about the OSCE and to contribute to its various activities. The courses and special events are designed to provide diplomats who are going to work with OSCE delegations and institutions, as well as scholars, NGO representatives, etc. intending to co-operate with the OSCE in the areas of international diplomatic and civilian missions with the following:
- thorough knowledge of the history, functioning, and current activities of the OSCE; and
- training in working more effectively within the OSCE diplomatic and OSCE-NGO milieu.
Furthermore, the Summer Academy provides opportunities to explore ways for the OSCE to enhance its existing, or to develop new capabilities in preventive diplomacy, peace-making, peace-keeping and peace-building.
Although being officially independent of the OSCE, OSCE institutions and diplomatic missions actively participate on a voluntary basis in the Academy’s activities by providing speakers, participating in workshops as well as seconding the participants with an interest in working with the OSCE. Students are instructed by leading scholars in OSCE studies, senior diplomats with experience in OSCE inter-state diplomacy, international NGO trainers with long-term experience in the field, and international lawyers active in promoting OSCE-NGO co-operation, particularly in the areas of human rights and democratization.
The student body shall include diplomats, graduate students, and practitioners professionally active in NGOs who want to work more effectively with OSCE institutions. Participants are expected to come from the OSCE Participating States or OSCE Partners for Cooperation.
The majority of the program of the Summer Academy takes place at the Peace Castle Schlaining. However, besides social events, an excursion to the Permanent Council (PC) in the Hofburg Vienna is also included.
Eligibility
The courses and special events are designed for young diplomats who are going to work with OSCE delegations and institutions, as well as scholars, NGO representatives, etc. intending to co-operate with the OSCE in the areas of international diplomatic and civilian missions. Participants are expected to have a Master’s degree or the equivalent in working experience.
The working language is English. Applicants must therefore have a good command of the English language in order to be able to actively contribute to, and fully benefit from the training course. Applicants should be in a good state of physical and mental health.
Since the programme is built upon a modular system, participants who arrive late or would like to depart early cannot be accepted. The intensive format of the programme does not allow for any additional commitments during the course.
Benefits
The cost of participation amounts to EUR 1.899,– per student. The amount covers tuition, educational materials and full board accommodation in a single room with bath as well as all expenses linked to the Academy (course material, reader, social events and excursions). For participants coming from non OECD member states, a limited number of scholarships will be awarded.
Applicants who would like to apply for such a support have to indicate this in the respective section of the application form and give reasons for that in their application essay. However, there is no possibility to get financial support for travel expenses from the organizers!
How to Apply?
Applications should be sent by e-mail to: Ms. Claudia Hofer – E-mail: hofer@aspr.ac.at
For more information please check the official web page.
