OpenFieldCentre for International Environmental Studies Global Climate Governance Project
Interdisciplinary research initiative evaluating the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement, renewable energy subsidies, and transboundary water treaties.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Enrolled in IHEID master's or doctoral program with specialization in environmental policy or economics.
- English language proficiency
- Fluent academic English capability.
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required for internal research appointments.
- Thesis / Research statement
- Research brief examining international carbon offset markets or multilateral climate finance mechanisms.
- Recommendation letters
- Nomination from a CIES faculty director.
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- Research stipend of CHF 5,000 supported by the Centre for International Environmental Studies (CIES)
- Application fee
- Zero internal research fee
- Tuition / joining costs
- Fully sponsored academic research project
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- 30 April 2027 (Summer Research Allocation)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Geneva Graduate Institute documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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