The IBEI Graduate Summer School is aimed to provide participants with comprehensive insights into cutting-edge research within the fields of international relations, security, development studies, and public policy. It is also aimed to facilitate the establishment of a robust network among students, scholars and professionals engaged in similar areas of inquiry.  Structured around a blend of lectures and seminar sessions, the IBEI Graduate Summer School offers a dynamic learning environment where participants engage in both theoretical discussions and practical applications of research methodologies.

In each course, renowned scholars in the field will deliver engaging lectures that will delve into key concepts, recent advancements, and emerging trends within different theoretical and methodological domains providing participants with a solid foundation for their own research endeavors and/or professional careers. Also, in some of these courses, students will have the opportunity to present their own research papers or policy proposals related to the course topic. Beyond the formal sessions, each course offers ample opportunities for networking and knowledge exchange. Participants will have the chance to connect with peers, exchange ideas, and forge potential collaborations that extend beyond the duration of the course.

The courses are set to take place over two days by the second and third week of June. Each course spans 10-12 hours, with sessions divided into 3-hour segments in the morning, followed by a shared lunch break with all course participants, and concluding with 2-hour sessions in the afternoon.

By participating in this Graduate Summer School, students can expect to gain valuable insights, expand their academic horizons, and cultivate meaningful connections within a vibrant research community. Whether embarking on a doctoral journey, pursuing advanced studies at the MA level, or a professional career these courses offer a platform for intellectual growth and scholarly exchange at the forefront of international relations, security, development, and public policy research.

Courses offered in this edition:

• Practical Applications in Qualitative Research Methods. Tutku Ayhan (IBEI) - 5 & 6 June (10-13:00h and 14-16:00h)
• Authoritarian Regionalism and Sustainable Development: New Trends in Eurasia and the Arctic. Anastassia Obydenkova (IAE-CSIC and IBEI) - 13 & 16 June (10-13:00h and 14-16:00h)
• Feminist and Anti-Gender Politics in International Relations. Susana Galan (IBEI) & Tutku Ayhan (IBEI) - 17 & 18 June (10-13:00h and 14-16:00h)
• American Foreign Policy: Changes, Challenges, and Global Consequences. Bruce W. Jentleson (Duke University and IBEI) - 19 & 20 June (10-13:00h and 14-16:00h)
• Legacies of Authoritarianism and the Far Right in Europe and Beyond. Laia Balcells (Georgetown University) - 25 June (09-13:00h and 14-16:00h) & 27 June (09-11:00h and 11:30-13:30h)

We look forward to welcoming you to the IBEI Graduate Summer School and embarking on this educational journey together!

Interested candidates must complete the Application Form. For more information please contact summer@ibei.org.