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.

Financial Support

The United Nations Association of Greater Boston (UNAGB) offers financial assistance – including partial and full scholarships – to students who would otherwise be unable to attend the Summer Institute. Scholarships are made possible through grants, donations, and in-kind support from UNAGB.

Scholarship Applications: Opening Early 2026

At this time, scholarship applications are closed and will reopen in early 2026.

Financial support is available only to offset the cost of attending the program. Assistance is not available for housing or transportation, as this is a day program.

Please Note: Scholarship funding is limited. Only apply 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. For any questions, please contact [email protected]

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].