SIPRI Armament and Disarmament Summer School 2026 in Sweden
Country: Sweden
City: Solna
Organization: Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI)
Category: Summer School
Deadline: 16 March 2026 (23:59 pm CEST)
Duration: 24–28 August 2026
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and the Alva Myrdal Centre for Nuclear Disarmament (AMC) at Uppsala University are inviting applications for the 2026 Armament and Disarmament Summer School. The 2026 edition will be organized in cooperation with the Odesa Center for Nonproliferation (OdCNP).
Overview
The programme is designed to support and reinvigorate disarmament education activities. It is presented as both a course and a networking opportunity for the next generation of professionals working in disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control.
Format
The Summer School is a five-day in-person programme made up of lectures, seminars, and training workshops focused on armament and disarmament issues. According to the official description, the programme is intended to build knowledge and skills while motivating and empowering emerging specialists to further expand their expertise.
Activities
The programme includes several types of activities, including lectures and discussions led by experts in the field, skills-building workshops and training sessions, and visits to institutions working on issues related to armament and disarmament.
Dates and Venue
The Summer School will take place from 24 to 28 August 2026. It will be held in Sweden at the premises of SIPRI and the AMC at Uppsala University. The page also lists Solna as the location.
Costs
The source states that the cost of the course, as well as all essential participation costs, can be fully covered for participants if required. These essential costs include train or air travel to Stockholm, visa costs, travel insurance, local transportation in Sweden, food, and accommodation. Any other personal expenses must be covered by the participant.
Eligibility
The Summer School is intended for 25 highly motivated students, researchers, policymakers, practitioners, and other junior professionals with a relevant profile from governmental or non-governmental organizations or think tanks. Applicants must have completed a bachelor’s degree before the course begins and must be currently enrolled in university or have recently graduated. Those who have participated in the Summer School before are not eligible.
Inclusion
The selection committee states that it actively promotes diversity, equity, and inclusion in terms of gender, geographic distribution, and representation across different academic disciplines. Women, members of underrepresented groups, and candidates from developing countries are especially encouraged to apply.
Language
The programme will be conducted in English only. The source notes that there will be no interpretation or translation and that a high level of English language proficiency is required.
Required Documents
Qualified candidates are asked to submit their materials in English. The application must include a resume or CV showing relevant academic and/or professional experience, along with the names of two references and their contact details. Applicants must also submit one document containing a one-page cover letter explaining why they want to take the course and why they should be selected, as well as a half-page letter of endorsement from a current or past supervisor. The page states that both the letter and endorsement are required for assessment.
Application Process
Applications must be submitted through the form in the vacancies section of SIPRI’s website, using the apply button provided on the page. The source also notes that applicants may use generative AI tools to polish their proposal, but cautions that applications relying too heavily on AI tools were not found to be competitive in past editions.
Deadline and Notification
The deadline for applications is 16 March 2026 at 23:59 pm CEST. All applicants will be informed of the result of their application by the end of April 2026.
Contact
For questions, the contact listed is the SIPRI Summer School team at Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI), via summerschool@sipri.org.
