WPS Summer School 2025 in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Applications are now open for the Women, Peace, and Security (WPS) Summer School 2025, taking place at the University of Sarajevo in Bosnia and Herzegovina from 22–26 September 2025.

This fully funded 5-day program welcomes students from all countries, including the Western Balkans, to explore the critical roles of women and youth in peacebuilding and security, particularly in post-conflict societies. Participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and practical skills to integrate gender perspectives into security policies and decision-making processes.

Program Details

Host Country: Bosnia and Herzegovina
Location: University of Sarajevo
Duration: 5 Days
Dates: 22–26 September 2025
Funding: Fully Funded
Application Deadline: 12 August 2025

Fully Funded Benefits

With the support of the United Nations, the program covers:

Round-trip airfare
Accommodation
Meals
Tuition and program fees

Program Goal

The WPS Summer School aims to empower future leaders in the security field by equipping them with the tools and knowledge to address gender perspectives in policy-making and peacebuilding.

Eligibility Criteria

Open to students from any country
Must be currently enrolled at a university (Undergraduate, Graduate, or Doctoral level)
Preferred academic backgrounds:
- Criminology
- Security Studies
- Law
- Political Science
- Gender Studies
- Or other related fields