OSCE-UNODA Scholarship for Peace and Security: Training on Arms Control and Disarmament
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Do you want to learn about conflict prevention and resolution, arms control, confidence- and security-building measures, non-proliferation of weapons of mass destruction, combatting illicit trafficking in small arms and light weapons, disarmament and development, gender aspects, and peace and development-related technologies?
Are you a national of one of the OSCE participating States or the Partners for Cooperation? Are you between 22 and 32 years old?
Apply for a chance to participate in the 2021 Scholarship for Peace and Security training programme on “Conflict Prevention and Resolution through Arms Control, Disarmament and Non-Proliferation in the OSCE Area”.
2021 is the fourth edition of the training programme. The programme contributes to creating equal opportunities for young professionals, in particular women’s, participation in policymaking, planning and implementation processes related to peace and security. Watch this video to learn more about previous editions: https://www.osce.org/secretariat/424568.
The in-person part of the training programme is envisaged to take place from 6 to 10 December 2021, subject to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions.
2021 Programme details
The 2021 training programme will be held in English and provide a general orientation and knowledge about conflict prevention and resolution through arms control, disarmament and non-proliferation, with a specific focus on United Nations and OSCE-related instruments.
The training programme consists of two components: an 8-week, inquiry-based online course starting on 24 May 2021 and a 1-week, in-person course, which is envisaged to be held in Vienna, Austria in the second half of 2021, subject to COVID-19 pandemic restrictions
The 2021 Scholarship for Peace and Security is for young professionals from OSCE participating States and Partners for Co-operation. A total of 150 participants will be selected for the online training course. Among these participants, 50 successful and motivated women participants will also be selected and offered the in-person training course.
Deadline for applications is Friday, 9 April 2021 at 23:59 (CET).
Please find the application form here: https://forms.gle/dPn7AsZfFJQzEUUP8Online component of 2021 programme concludes
The online course of the fourth edition of the OSCE-UNODA Scholarship for Peace and Security training programme for young professionals (87% women) concluded on 30 July 2021 with 120 graduates.
The in-person training in Vienna for 50 female participants is envisaged to take place from 6 to 10 December 2021.
Here’s what some of the participants had to say about their experiences with the online part of the 2021 programme:
I’m extremely grateful to have had the opportunity to participate in this training programme not only because it allowed me to further expand my knowledge on issues I consider crucial and essential in order to work in the security sector towards a more peaceful and secure world; but also because I shared this course with a highly qualified and motivated group of students and young professionals, learning directly form the participation of experts in the field. This Scholarship represents a concrete step toward young engagement and gender equality, by promoting and supporting the participation of young professionals, and in particular young women, in the peace and security sector.
– Adelaide, Italy
I would like to join my colleagues in thanking the entire FSC Support Team and UNODA for organising this amazing training programme! I thoroughly enjoyed both the content itself and getting in touch with so many fascinating colleagues from across the OSCE area. The training has definitely strengthened my resolve to pursue a career in international security and I am therefore looking forward to the events in autumn. Thank you again for all of your dedication and support!
– Alexandra, Germany/Russian Federation
Thanks again to OSCE and UNODA! A special thanks to the donors for making this training possible. A combination of unique learning experiences and long-lasting friendships are valuable to influence peace and security initiatives.
– Ainur, Kazakhstan
I would like to thank everyone for making this very organized and enlightening training programme happen and mostly for focusing on the gender equality issue by deciding to accept mainly women to the training and giving them a chance to participate in the in-person training. There is a huge need for female engagement in emerging issues such as arms control and disarmament!
– Pantagotia, Greece