The Duke Global Policy (DGP) Program in Geneva is a dynamic one-week program designed to reshape how graduate and professional students as well as early career professionals from around the world tackle the world’s most pressing policy challenges. Graduate students, early career professionals, and select undergraduates from any university are welcome to apply.
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Summer 2025 Geneva Program (June 23 - 27, 2025) Info Sessions:
- October 4, 4:30-5:30 p.m. (On Campus)
- October 9, 8:00-9:00 p.m. (Virtual)
- October 17, 6:00-7:00 p.m. (On Campus)
- November 12, 8:00-9:00 p.m. (Virtual)
- November 17, 6:00-7:00 p.m. (Virtual - Alumni Panel!)
Intensive Course Week
Track options:
Students learn how international and non-governmental organizations in Geneva are addressing today’s global challenges.
During the week, students meet with practitioners, visit Geneva-based IGOs and NGOs, attend networking events, gain professional coaching, join group case simulations, and write a policy memo. This rigorous week shapes students’ professional and personal ambitions.
(2 academic credits from Duke University)
Best Decision at Duke
The course-week was one of my best decisions at Duke University. I got to interact with students with similar interests across not only Duke but also other colleges in the U.S. The presentations by development practitioners in Geneva were top-notch. It's amazing to see that we got so much done in just five days! That says a lot about design of the program - impeccable! I highly recommend it to anyone interested in international development/global policy and looking for an insight into what is happening in Geneva. - Monisha Eadala, MIDP '20
Access to International Policymakers
Students participating in the Duke Global Policy Program in Geneva have often combined the course week with an internship at international policy organizations such as the United Nations, World Health Organization, and World Trade Organization in previous years.