Applications are now open for the United Nations New York Immersion Programme, a 5-day experiential training delivered by the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). The programme will take place in person at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
This is the second edition of UNITAR’s flagship UN immersion programme to New York, home to the main headquarters of the United Nations. Participants will gain first-hand exposure to the UN system, international diplomacy, and multilateral policymaking at the heart of global decision-making.
This immersive programme offers a balanced combination of expert-led lectures, training workshops, multilateral conferences, private guided tours, and career development sessions. Participants will engage directly with UN staff and senior representatives from agencies such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA), UN Women, and the United Nations Youth Office, gaining insights into global governance, development cooperation, and the functioning of international institutions.
Participants will also deepen their understanding of the UN’s role in peace, security, human rights, and sustainable development. Practical training in core diplomatic skills, including leadership for a UN career, multilateral negotiation techniques, and competency-based interviewing, will support participants in identifying professional pathways within the UN and the broader international system.
A maximum of 30 participants will be accepted per edition. Limited scholarships are available.
➤ February Edition (Field Visit): 16–20 February 2026
➤ August Edition (Field Visit): 3–7 August 2026
Optional e-learning and Premium Package dates remain available on the official webpage.
For more information on the programme content, tuition, entry requirements, and scholarship availability, please contact multilateralism@unitar.org.
To apply or learn more about the programme, please visit the official programme website.