October 26 - 30, 2026

Priority Application Deadline: April 15, 2026

Final Application Deadline: August 1, 2026

 

Open to diplomatic professionals from across the globe, the Fletcher Global Diplomacy Institute provides a unique opportunity to build your transnational network and discover new opportunities for cooperation.

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About the Program

The Fletcher Global Diplomacy Institute is a five-day, in-person executive program for mid-career and senior diplomats ready to sharpen their skills for a shifting world order. Through deep dives into geopolitics, security, global governance and cross-sector collaboration, you’ll strengthen your leadership, negotiation, communication and crisis management strategies.

Working alongside peers from around the world, you’ll apply these tools to pressing challenges—from sustainable development and migration to emerging technologies—while building a powerful transnational network. Leave with actionable solutions for your priorities and fresh perspectives to advance your mission on the global stage.

Spotlight on Global Challenges

There are myriad challenges emerging for diplomats. To help you navigate this evolving landscape, our expert-led workshops focus specifically on sustainable development, migration and humanitarian affairs, and technology and security.

  • Sustainable Development: Examine key international milestones and tensions in addressing sustainable development goals and climate agreements, develop a comprehensive framing of policy, and enhance skills of negotiation for working bilaterally, multilaterally, and with the private sector to build effective and resilient systems.
  • Migration and Humanitarian Affairs: Understand global migration flows and crises that lead to mass displacement, examine the range of national, regional and multilateral responses, and explore creative approaches to migration policies and solutions.
  • Technology and Security: Gain literacy in the rapidly transforming cybersecurity and AI landscape and examine how nations and regions are seeking to build regimes for technological advancement and equitable development, while mitigating the risks posed by new technologies.

Frequently Asked Questions

Participants have different options for attending the program based on accommodation services. 

For the 2026 Global Diplomacy Institute, we offer the following rates for participation and attendance: 
  • Individuals: $6500 USD per person
  • Group delegations (3+ participants): $5000 USD per person​
Yes, reduced rates are available for group delegations. Please indicate in your application if you are part of a group delegation and share your sponsoring organization or group colleagues. 
 
For the 2026 Global Diplomacy Institute, we offer the following rates for participation: 
  • Individuals: $6500 USD per person
  • Group delegations (3+ participants): $5000 USD per person​

Please reach out to fletcherexeced@tufts.edu if you have questions on arranging a group delegation to attend the Global Diplomacy Institute.

Limited scholarships are available for accepted participants; please inquire in your application. 
 
Fee reductions are available for group delegations. Please indicate in your application if you are part of a group delegation and share your sponsoring organization or group colleagues. 
 
While we cannot guarantee scholarship support, we will consider all requests for financial assistance based on availability and need. We encourage applicants to submit their materials as soon as possible for full consideration. For more information, contact fletcherexeced@tufts.edu.

This program is designed for mid-career and senior diplomacy professionals. We understand that the scope of diplomacy is growing beyond its traditional sphere, and we welcome career diplomats as well as professionals from international organizations. If you feel that this program is right for you, please apply and explain your situation in the application.

Global Diplomacy Institute offers approximately 25 hours of structured programming (including workshops, case studies, simulations, and site visits) as well as hospitality.

Below is a sample schedule of the week, providing information about session topics and approaches. Please note that the sequence, topics, and specific speakers may change as we refine the program to maximize educational opportunities, respond to feedback, or adjust to unforeseen circumstances.

 

Sample schedule for the 2025 Fletcher Global Diplomacy Institute, offered in-person at The Fletcher School at Tufts University.