Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy Programme – Germany

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Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy Programme

Applications are now open for the Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy Programme 2026, taking place from September to November 2026 at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) in Bonn, Germany.

The Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy is an international training and dialogue programme designed for early- to mid-career professionals contributing to global cooperation and sustainable development.

Participants come from:

  • South Africa

  • Brazil

  • China

  • European Union

  • India

  • Indonesia

  • Mexico

  • South Africa

The programme brings together professionals from government, research institutions, civil society, and the private sector.

Programme Details

  • Duration: 11 September – 29 November 2026

  • Location: Bonn, Germany

  • Format: Full-time (3 months)

Key Dates

  • Application Deadline: 09 March 2026

  • Arrival / Programme Start: 11 September 2026

  • Programme End: 29 November 2026

Programme Focus

The MGG Academy is structured around three core pillars:

  • Learning from diverse and sometimes contrasting perspectives

  • Developing competencies to navigate transformation and cooperation

  • Building a trust-based international professional network

Participants engage across three interconnected dimensions:

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must:

  • Be a national or permanent resident of a participating country

  • Work on issues related to global governance and/or sustainable development

  • Hold at least a Bachelor’s degree

  • Have 3–15 years of relevant professional experience

  • Demonstrate strong English proficiency

  • Provide written employer support

  • Commit to a full-time programme (8 hours per day / 40 hours per week)

  • Show openness to intercultural collaboration and reflective learning

Application Process

Applicants must carefully review the general participation conditions and submit the following documents:

  • Participant Form (completed and signed by applicant)

  • Employer Form (completed and signed by employer)

  • Copy of diplomas or certificates (in English or translated into English)

  • Curriculum Vitae (including publications, if applicable)

  • Proof of English language proficiency

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For full details and access to application forms, mgg.network/page/mgg-academy

Contact

If you have any questions regarding the MGG Academy, please contact Dr Tatjana Reiber or Mr Johannes Ludwig by writing to mggacademy@idos-research.de.