Centre for Voluntary Sector Leadership (CVSL) Swiss Non-Profit Governance Project
Applied research project analyzing leadership resilience, board accountability, and cross-sector partnerships within Geneva-based international humanitarian organizations.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Postgraduate standing in organizational studies, public policy, or international relations
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.5 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research prospectus on leadership succession in humanitarian agencies
- Recommendation letters
- Faculty research advisor endorsement
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- CHF 9,500 research operating stipend plus access to international NGO archives in Geneva
- Application fee
- CHF 0
- Tuition / joining costs
- N/A (Funded research grant placement)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- April 15, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The Open University Business School Switzerland documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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