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 2026 schedule includes a wide array of topics to serve every student’s unique set of interests, including two Advanced Institute programs in early August. Every program is unique, so you may consider signing up for multiple weeks! All programs are held in Greater Boston. Scroll through the accordion options below to learn more.
- Summer Institute - Human Rights: June 15-18, 2026
- Location: TBA (Boston-Cambridge area)
- Dates: June 15-18 (Please note: Human Rights week is a 4-day Institute in order to pause and honor Juneteenth)
- Age: Grades 6–12. Separate classrooms for middle and high school students
- Price: $660 per student
- Register here
- Summer Institute - Global Health: June 22-26, 2026
- Location: TBA (Boston-Cambridge area)
- Dates: June 22–26
- Age: Grades 6–12. Separate classrooms for middle and high school students
- Price: $825 per student
- Register here
- Summer Institute - Women in Leadership: July 6-10, 2026
- Location: TBA (Boston-Cambridge area)
- Dates: July 6-10
- Age: Grades 7–10
- Price: $825 per student
- Register here
- Summer Institute - Emerging Technologies: July 13-17, 2026
- Location: TBA (Boston-Cambridge area)
- Dates: July 13-17
- Age: Grades 7–10
- Price: $825 per student
- Register here
- Summer Institute - International Security: July 20-24, 2026
- Location: TBA (Boston-Cambridge area)
- Dates: July 20-24
- Age: Grades 6–12. Separate classrooms for middle and high school students
- Price: $825 per student
- Register here
- Summer Institute - Climate Summit: July 27-31, 2026
- Location: TBA (Boston-Cambridge area)
- Dates: July 27-31
- Age: Grades 7–10
- Price: $825 per student
- Register here
- Advanced Institute - Crisis Style Simulations: August 3-7, 2026
- Location: TBA (Boston-Cambridge area)
- Dates: August 3–7
- Age: Advanced Institutes are for students who have prior Model UN experience or who have participated in a previous Summer Institute program. Recommended for students in grades 9–12.
- Price: $825 per student
- Register here
- Advanced Institute - Negotiation: August 10-14, 2026
- Location: TBA (Boston-Cambridge area)
- Dates: August 10-14
- Age: Advanced Institutes are for students who have prior Model UN experience or who have participated in a previous Summer Institute program. Recommended for students in grades 9–12.
- Price: $825 per student
- Register here
Financial Support
The United Nations Association of Greater Boston (UNAGB) is committed to making the Summer Institute in Global Leadership accessible to students who would otherwise be unable to attend. We offer a limited number of partial and full scholarships to support students in need of financial assistance. Scholarships are made possible through grants, donations, and in-kind support from UNAGB.
Financial support is available only to offset the cost of attending the program. Housing and transportation are not provided, as the Summer Institute is a day program.
All Summer Institute programs are week-long and run Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Programs take place in the Greater Boston area.
Scholarship Applications: Now Open
Students and parents should work together to complete the financial support application. Please review all responses carefully before submitting, especially contact information.
Deadlines for Financial Support
- Priority Deadline: Sunday, March 8
- Decisions will be released before the end of March.
- Final Deadline: Friday, May 22
- Decisions will be released by Friday, June 5.
After receiving a scholarship decision, students will have two weeks to register for their program.
Scholarship Levels
To provide access to as many students as possible, families are asked to self-select the level of financial support needed. UNAGB is a locally funded 501(c)(3) nonprofit, and program fees directly support the organization and its mission.
Available scholarship levels include:
- 100% Scholarship
- 80% Scholarship
- 50% Scholarship
Please Note
Scholarship funding is limited. Only apply for a scholarship if you are able to attend the full program. Students who accept a scholarship but do not complete the program will not be eligible for future UNAGB scholarship opportunities.
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 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
Questions?
For answers to some of our frequently asked questions, please read here.
Didn’t find the answer above? Please contact us! Give use a call at 617-209-9877 or email [email protected].