Intensive Policy Lab: Academics

The Intensive Policy Lab courses combine expert-led lectures, diplomatic simulations, creative workshops, and team-building exercises to bridge theory and practice in an immersive, dynamic environment.

Week 1: Foundation and Practice

Dates: 6–10 July 2026

The first week begins with an opening lecture by Frédéric Ramel, Director of Sciences Po’s Department of Political Science. His lecture will address International System Transformation: Situating Post-Conflict Reconstruction in the Contemporary Era.

Participants attend 15 hours of lectures delivered by professors and practitioners recognized for their expertise. These sessions provide the essential knowledge needed to grasp the main issues and implications of post-conflict reconstruction.

Core topics cover themes such as:

• Conflict Studies: Ground Realities and Actors of Peace
• International Relations: Peacekeeping and Post-Conflict Politics
• DDR and SSR in Practice
• Transitional Justice
• Humanitarian and Development Studies: Early Recovery and Linking Relief to Development

Afternoons are devoted to practice labs, combining analytical workshops, forecasting exercises, creative sessions, and a collective simulation game. These activities are designed by our team of experts to help participants engage with key concepts and strengthen practical skills.

Week 2: Collaborative Group Project

Dates: 13–17 July 2026

The second week shifts from analysis to application. Teams will tackle real‑world challenges through collaborative projects that translate theory into practice. Each small group, guided by professors and tutors, will produce an output tailored to their chosen problem—such as a policy paper, a podcast, or a strategic briefing.

This hands‑on approach consolidates learning, fosters creativity, and equips participants with practical tools to communicate solutions effectively.

Download the Programme Overview for the Intensive Policy Lab (PDF, 8 228 KB).