FY2026 Mid-Career Course ― Call for Applications
The Mid-Career Course is a professional development course designed to help mid-level professionals working in peacebuilding and international development to further their careers and achieve their career goals. The training will be useful for those already working in the UN system, as well as those wishing to apply for mid-level positions in international organizations. The training will be conducted in English. About 20 Japanese and non-Japanese people will participate from all over the world.
▼Call for Applications▼
▼Course Dates▼
In-person workshop from January 7, 2027 (Thursday) to January 13, 2027 (Wednesday). There will also be one pre-training online session in December 2026 (date to be confirmed later).
▼Eligibility▼
We welcome applicants from a variety of countries with diverse backgrounds, including international organizations, the public and private sectors, as well as NGOs/NPOs. In order to apply, you must have:
- At least seven years of professional experience in peacebuilding and/or international development.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
- A strong interest in building a career in peacebuilding and development, in particular at the UN and other international organizations.
- Commitment to actively and fully participate in the Course (you must be able to attend all days of the Course).
▼Cost of Participation▼
There is no cost for participating in the Course. In addition, for non-Japanese participants, the Program will cover transportation costs between Tokyo and the training venue (Higashi-Hiroshima City) and accommodation costs during the training. Please note that travel to/from Japan; food; or any other miscellaneous personal expenses are not covered by the Program.
For Japanese participants, the costs will come to approximately 120,000 yen (including accommodation, food, and travel between Tokyo and Higashi-Hiroshima).
▼Deadline for Application▼
The deadline for applications is Monday, August 31, 2026 (5:00 PM Japan Time).
▼How to Apply▼
Please download the “Mid-Career Course Application Form”and fill it in .
(UN staff members may substitute “3. Employment Information” with the UN Personal History Form, but be sure to indicate staff categories, levels and contract type.)
Please email your completed form as an MS Word document (not PDF) to
gpad-midcareer@office.hiroshima-u.ac.jp
In the subject line, please write “2026 Mid-Career Course application (your first and last name and your country name)”.
