Applications Opening Soon: 2026 IPSA–Concordia Summer Institute in Applied Diplomacy
Publication date: Mon, 16 Feb 2026
The 2026 IPSA-Concordia Summer Institute in Applied Diplomacy will be held from 17 to 27 August 2026, in Montréal, Canada, and virtually. We invite all graduate students, early-career scholars, and professionals to participate in this year’s edition. Application forms will be available soon on the Summer Institute page.
The #IPSACUAppliedDiplomacy program, hosted at Concordia University, offers a mixture of theoretical and applied sessions on all aspects of diplomacy as well as a hands-on applied Diplomacy Lab and the opportunity to interact with some of the world’s leading experts on diplomacy from academic and policy backgrounds. Through field trips to Global Affairs Canada and the United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), participants will also explore practitioners’ points of view and have the opportunity to network with Montréal’s vibrant international community.
Academic Leaders
- Dr. Elizabeth Bloodgood, Professor of Political Science, Concordia University
- Dr. Kim Fontaine-Skronski, Executive Director, IPSA
Course Outline
- Introduction: The Evolution of Diplomacy
- Diplomacy in International Relations Theory
- Traditional Diplomacy – States, International Organizations
- Changing Diplomacy – Agencies, Non-State Actors
- International Negotiations, Past and Present
- Digital Diplomacy
- Municipal Diplomacy
- Trade Negotiations
- International Law and Norms of Diplomacy
- Environmental Negotiations
- Scientific Diplomacy
- Arctic Diplomacy
- Indigenous Diplomacy
Educational Field Trips
Global Affairs Canada
A virtual field trip to Global Affairs Canada, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Relations based in Ottawa, Canada, will be organized so all participants (credit and non-credit options) can take part in this exciting visit.
ICAO
Students will also meet leaders of the Montréal-based United Nations’ International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) as well as participate in networking events with diplomats and governmental officials. Please note that this field trip is only in person.
Contact Information and Questions
For more information and to apply, please visit the Summer Institute page.
Questions about the IPSA-Concordia Summer Institute and application process can be sent to ipsasummerschool@concordia.ca.
