Join the 2026-2027 ACONA Cohort

Apply now to become an ACONA Fellow! The Arms Control Negotiation Academy (ACONA) is a 10-month, high-level professional development program for a competitively selected cohort of rising international security experts and practitioners. Fellows earn a Certificate in Arms Control Negotiation and join a global alumni network.

Submit your application by Sunday, May 31, 2026, 11:59 pm EDT (Monday, June 1, 2026, 03:59 am UTC).

Eligibility

Please confirm that you have reviewed ACONA's eligibility requirements.

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Personal Information

Title (E.g., Ms., Dr., military rank)

Citizenship(s) you hold:

Current Employer/Organization

First Name

Current City/Country of Residence

Current Position

Last Name

Application Documents

Please upload your CV/resume (max. 5 pages) and your motivation letter (1-2 pages) in PDF format. The documents must be saved as "[Applicant Last Name]_CV.pdf" and [Application Last Name]_Letter.pdf".

In your letter, please state that you have reviewed the curriculum and requirements, confirm that you intend to participate in all parts of the 10-month ACONA program, including adherence to a camera-on-policy during all virtual, interactive sessions of the boot camps, and explain what you would bring to the ACONA community.

I understand and will include this in my letter.

Your CV/Resume

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Your Motivation Letter

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The recommendation letter must be submitted directly by the recommender (not by the applicant) to ACONA in PDF format. The recommendation letter should be saved as "[Applicant Last Name]_Recommendation.pdf" and emailed to the ACONA Secretariat (acona[at]armscontrolnegotiationacademy.org).

I understand. My recommender will submit the letter via email by May 31.

ACONA fellows represent various political viewpoints and backgrounds. An open mindset is required and disagreements must be voiced respectfully.

I understand and fully commit to this policy.

The ACONA bootcamps & ACONA Conference Reykjavik will happen on the following dates:

Boot Camp 1: September 21-25, 2026 (Virtual)
Boot Camp 2: February 15-19, 2027 (Virtual)
Boot Camp 3: May 24-27, 2027
6th ACONA Conference: May 28, 2027

ACONA aims to hold the third Boot Camp and Conference in Reykjavík, Iceland. In this case, the fellowship covers the cost of travel to and accommodation at the final Boot Camp and Conference.

I understand and will ensure complete availability during those dates.

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