We are now accepting applications for this year’s NATO Summer School, which will take place on July 5-10, 2026, in Orlík, Czech Republic.

PSSI’s prestigious NATO Summer School is organized with the decades-long support of NATO’s Public Diplomacy Division and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Czech Republic. Learn more about the project here.

This intensive one-week course brings together a select group of university students and young professionals seeking to deepen their expertise with regard to the current threat environment and available policy options.

The course includes lectures by Czech and foreign security experts, including sitting and former senior policy practitioners and scholars. Additionally, participants take part in a week-long international crisis simulation based on actual geopolitical circumstances.

Specific topics covered at the 2026 NATO Summer School include:

  • Economic and Financial Statecraft
  • Space Security
  • The Growing Threat of China
  • Disinformation and Hybrid Threats
  • Cyber Security
  • Russia’s Continued War on Ukraine

 

FAQ for the 2026 NATO Summer School

Eligibility Criteria:

University students in political science, international relations, security studies and other relevant fields and young professionals in the early stages of their careers. Fluency in English language is required. Only nationals of NATO member/partner states are eligible to participate. If you are unsure about your eligibility, do not hesitate to contact us at susienka@pssi.cz.