Learn about global issues, build skills for life and leadership, and collaborate with students from across the world during our week-long Model UN programs!
Program Details
The United Nations Association of Greater Boston’s Summer Institute in Global Leadership offers week-long Model UN programs for students from all over the world to work together and address global issues.
Throughout each week, students will:
- Learn about the week’s thematic topic from our stellar staff and interns
- Participate in public speaking and negotiation activities
- Learn from expert guest speakers
- Make friends and work together collaboratively on complex global issues
- Step into the role of a diplomat during Model UN simulations
When: Week-long programs in June, July, and August. Students are encouraged to attend multiple weeks! (Scroll down to the “Registration” section for specific dates) Programs run 9am-3pm ET (this is a day program only).
Cost of in person program: $825 per student per week unless otherwise indicated (scholarships are available—see below for details).
Registration
Our Summer 2025 schedule includes a wide array of topics to serve every student’s unique set of interests. Every program is unique, so you may consider signing up for multiple weeks!
- Summer Institute in Global Leadership: Global Health
- Location: To be announced
- Dates: June 16–18 and June 20 (Please note: Global Health is a 4-day Institute in order to pause and honor Juneteenth)
- Age: Grades 6–12
- Price: $660 per student
- Summer Institute in Global Leadership: Human Rights
- Location: To be announced
- Dates: June 23–27
- Age: Grades 6–12
- Price: $825 per student
- Summer Institute in Global Leadership: Women in Leadership
- Location: To be announced
- Dates: July 7–11
- Age: Grades 7–10
- Price: $825 per student
- Summer Institute in Global Leadership: Emerging Technologies and the SDGs
- Location: To be announced
- Dates: July 14–18
- Age: Grades 7–10
- Price: $825 per student
- Summer Institute in Global Leadership: International Security
- Location: To be announced
- Dates: July 21–25
- Age: Grades 7–10
- Price: $825 per student
- Summer Institute in Global Leadership: Climate Change
- Location: To be announced
- Dates: July 28 – August 1
- Age: Grades 7–10
- Price: $825 per student
- Summer Institute in Global Leadership: Advanced Institute – Crisis Simulations
- Location: To be announced
- Dates: August 4–8
- Age: Advanced Institutes are for students who have prior Model UN Experience or who have participated in a previous Summer Institute program. Recommended for grades 9–12.
- Price: $825 per student
Financial Support
The United Nations Association of Greater Boston (UNAGB) offers financial assistance to students who otherwise would be unable to attend the Summer Institute by providing significant, half and full scholarships. Scholarships are funded through grants, donations, and in-kind support from UNAGB.
Financial Aid Application: Scholarship applications for 2025 will go live in January. Check back here for updates.
Refund Policy
UNAGB offers the following refund policy for the Summer Institute in Global Leadership:
- If you request a refund at least 60 days before the first day of the program, you are eligible for a full refund
- If you request a refund at least 30 days before before the first day of the program, you are eligible for a 50% refund
- If you request a refund less than 30 days before the first day of the program, you are not eligible for a refund
FAQs
For answers to some of our frequently asked questions, please read here.