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Note that this program begins in early May.
Applications for the 2025 Field School are now open, and close December 10th. Our program is open to undergraduate and graduate students from all NATO nations.
The accredited program will be taking place in May-July of 2025 in Latvia, Italy, Belgium, and more! This accredited program is run by Simon Fraser University’s Department of Political Science in collaboration with the NATO Defense College in Rome and the NATO Public Diplomacy Division. It offers a unique opportunity for students to immerse themselves in the fields of international relations, security, and diplomacy while embarking on an unforgettable experience across Europe.
Our website has been updated with all important information regarding applications: https://www.sfu.ca/politics/natofieldschool.html
During the 8-week summer program, students will:
• Interact with professionals across Europe, from junior officials, soldiers, and interns, all the way to senior officials, generals, and ambassadors
• Learn through hands-on engagement, experience, observation, practice, and professional interactions with security, defence, and diplomacy practitioners
• Gain experience in political strategy, foreign policy formation, politico-military coordination, multilateral negotiation, strategic communication, cyber and information security, and media relations
• Receive specialized negotiation, diplomatic, and simulation training from senior NATO officials
We will be hosting a virtual information session on November 30th, 2024 at 13:00 PT/16:00 ET. Here is the link to register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc-DGZwnEb_jFqSPJwh0nMfyMR7mdvNMHMQMRYPL2z6nM2ptw/viewform?usp=sharing
Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions!
