United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) Announces Four Graduate Professional Programme Opportunities for 2026

Overview

The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research presents four Graduate Professional Programme opportunities for the year 2026. This programme offers graduates a chance to gain professional experience in international security, disarmament, conventional weapons, and emerging security technologies within a United Nations research environment. Participants engage with institutional activities, contribute to research and policy discussions, and develop professional knowledge related to international peace, security, and multilateral cooperation.

Recruitment is divided across two specialised areas, comprising two positions focused on conventional weapons and two positions within the security and technology research domain. Successful candidates gain exposure to research, policy analysis, knowledge development, and discussions addressing evolving international security challenges and technological developments.

How to Apply

Candidates must review the individual vacancy announcements for the specific positions to understand the criteria and instructions. Applicants need to prepare their materials according to the guidelines for their chosen position and submit them prior to the applicable deadline.

Key dates

The application deadline for the two conventional weapons positions is November 10, 2026. The application deadline for the two security and technology opportunities is November 11, 2026.