OPCW scholarships

OPCW scholarships are available for the 2026 training programme on disarmament and non‑proliferation of weapons of mass destruction (26–30 October 2026).

Scholarships for civil society

The Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) offers several tuition fee waivers for civil society representatives (for example, from non‑governmental organisations, think tanks, research or academic institutions) to attend the Asser Training Programme on Disarmament and Non‑Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction from Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026 in The Hague, the Netherlands.

The scholarships cover the tuition fee. Participants will be responsible for their own international travel and accommodation costs.

The scholarships are provided with funding support from the European Union and are available for civil society representatives working on issues related to the goals of the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Selection criteria

Candidates should be currently employed at non‑governmental organisations, think tanks, research or academic institutions. Candidates should have excellent English language skills, both written and spoken. The scholarships will be awarded on the basis of professional excellence, as well as demonstrated interest and plans to advance the understanding, implementation, and upholding of the goals of the Chemical Weapons Convention.

Female candidates, as well as citizens of countries classified by the World Bank as low‑income, lower‑middle‑income, or upper‑middle‑income, are encouraged to apply.

Application

To apply for the scholarship, the following documents must be submitted:

• Completed registration form
• Curriculum Vitae
• Letter of motivation (350–500 words)
• One signed letter of recommendation from your organisation

The Asser Institute may additionally request proof of proficiency in English.

All scholarship applications will be reviewed by a panel of academics and professionals from both the Asser Institute and the OPCW.

To submit your application, please click the provided link in the original document.

Deadline

All applications must be received by August 1, 2026.