Applications are now open for the WPS Summer School 2025: Women, Peace and Security, a transformative program hosted by the University of Sarajevo – Faculty of Criminal Justice and Security Studies in Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina, from September 22–26, 2025. This scholarship opportunity is designed for students in criminology, security studies, law, political science, gender studies, or related fields, offering an in-depth exploration of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Agenda, grounded in UN Security Council Resolution 1325.
The program is fully funded, covering participation costs, with no application fee required. Eligible applicants include undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students enrolled in relevant academic programs. Applications must be submitted by August 12, 2025, through the online form. You can also check BS, MS and PhD positions
Key Details
- Location: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Dates: September 22–26, 2025
- Duration: 50 hours (25 contact hours + 25 independent work hours)
- Eligibility: Current undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral students in criminology, security studies, law, political science, gender studies, or related fields
- Funding: Fully funded (no participation costs)
- Application Fee: None
- Application Deadline: August 12, 2025
Program Objectives
- Develop Gender Analysis Skills: Learn to analyze security policies through a gender lens, using frameworks like UNSCR 1325.
- Understand the WPS Agenda: Explore the historical and political context of women’s roles in peacebuilding and security.
- Empower Future Leaders: Build leadership and decision-making skills for complex security environments.
- Foster Collaboration: Connect with academics, security professionals, and international organizations.
- Promote Gender Inclusion: Create practical strategies to increase women’s representation in security sectors.
- Raise Awareness: Highlight the importance of gender perspectives in sustainable peace and security.
- Apply Knowledge Practically: Engage in field visits and exercises to address real-world security challenges.
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Who Can Apply?
The program is open to students enrolled in undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral studies in:
- Criminology
- Security Studies
- Law
- Political Science
- Gender Studies
- Related fields
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Application Process
Submit your application through the online form (link below).
