ELIGIBILITY:

ACONA welcomes applications by highly qualified candidates of all nationalities who demonstrate 3-5 years of advanced professional or research experience in one of the following broad fields: (1) arms control and nuclear issues, (2) negotiation and mediation, and (3) international peace, security, and global affairs, particularly U.S.-Russia-China-EU relations. The most highly-qualified candidates will be able to demonstrate several years of professional or research experience in their field, international experience, an advanced degree, and public recognition of their achievements.

To apply, please send the following documents to acona@armscontrolnegotiationacademy.org by Friday, May 10, 2024, 11:59pm EST (Saturday, May 11, 2024, 03:59am UTC):

BENEFIT:

ACONA will provide an official invitation letter in support of participants’ travel to the boot camps.

ACONA will cover the cost of domestic and international travel to Iceland (economy class) and double room accommodation during the third boot camp for all ACONA participants. Also covered: course materials, some meals during boot camps. Not funded: visa application costs and fees, other personal, incidental, and misc. expenses. Please note that the first two bootcamps will be held virtually, and there will thus be no travel expenses associated with participation.

Upon successful completion of the program, Fellows will receive a Certificate in Arms Control Negotiation issued by the Arms Control Negotiation Academy. Fellows must participate fully in all program activities to obtain a certificate.