Fully Funded Tuition Scholarship for an International Professional Training Programme in The Hague, Netherlands
Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW)
Programme Location
• The Hague, Netherlands
The OPCW Scholarships 2026 support professionals from around the world to participate in the Asser–OPCW Training Programme on Disarmament and Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. This intensive five-day programme equips participants with practical knowledge of international security, arms control, WMD non-proliferation, and international law through expert lectures, interactive workshops, simulation exercises, and networking opportunities in The Hague, Netherlands.
Eligibility Criteria
• Early- to mid-career professionals
• Working in government, academia, NGOs, think tanks, research institutions, or international organizations
• Strong interest in disarmament and WMD non-proliferation
• Good command of English
• Applicants from developing countries and women are especially encouraged to apply
Funding / Scholarship Benefits
Successful applicants receive:
• Full tuition scholarship (€1,895 value)
• Participation in all training sessions and workshops
• Access to international experts and practitioners
• Visits to OPCW Headquarters and ChemTech Centre
• Networking with global professionals
• Certificate of completion
Programme Topics
• Chemical Weapons Convention
• Nuclear & Biological Weapons
• International Arms Control
• Export Controls
• WMD Verification & Compliance
• Emerging Technologies and Security
• International Humanitarian & Security Law
Eligible Countries
• Open to applicants worldwide, with priority given to professionals from developing countries.
1 augustus 2026