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Training & Leadership

IPDS Programs

The Institute of Peace and Diplomatic Studies offers training programs tailored for students, scholars, public diplomats, and practitioners in the field of International Relations.

Our programs provide hands-on learning directly from ambassadors, diplomats, and policy leaders.

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Non-Resident Research Fellowship

A four-month, fully remote fellowship for PhD candidates, doctorate holders and MPhil graduates anywhere in the world. Fellows are appointed to one of the IPDS research centres, publish a policy paper and two commentaries with editorial review from our Research Desk, and receive a Certificate of Fellowship on completion. The Fellowship is honorary.

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Our Programs

International Young Diplomats School
Flagship Program

International Young Diplomats School

A three-day diplomacy training programme in Islamabad for students and young professionals, held inside embassies, high commissions and UN offices, in conversation with ambassadors and senior officials. Seven cohorts since 2016; missions of 34 countries, the European Union and six UN agencies have hosted them. Applications are open for the 8th IYDS. See every cohort · Partner missions

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Emerging Young Women Leaders Congress
Flagship Initiative

Emerging Young Women Leaders Congress

Our flagship initiative aimed at empowering young women with leadership skills, policy awareness, and advocacy training. Through mentorship sessions, panel discussions, and skill-building workshops, EWLC supports the next generation of women leaders in diplomacy, governance, and international organizations.

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Professional Development

International Certification Programs

We collaborate with international institutions to create certification programs in the most relevant and in-demand topics — equipping professionals with globally recognized credentials in diplomacy, international relations, and leadership.

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Friends of BRI Forum

Launched in collaboration with In Zhejiang (China) and Cooperans (Europe), the Friends of BRI Forum is a collective symposium for leading research think tanks, educational institutions, media outlets, and business enterprises from 138 Belt and Road Initiative countries — converging on one platform to promote greater connectivity, cooperation, and sustainable development.

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IPDS Scholars Network

Teach, mentor or speak on our programmes

IPDS programmes draw on a global network of scholars, diplomats and practitioners who lecture at the International Young Diplomats School, mentor our fellows and young women leaders, and speak at our dialogues. Membership is free, by review, and carries no obligation.

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IPDS Centers of Study

IPDS is divided into several centres with different focus areas, including the Centre for SCO, Women Peace and Leadership, Central Asia, and others.

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