Application Deadline: 20 October 2026
The Public Administration Association of Nepal (PAAN) is pleased to share information about the International Winter School on Public Policy 2026, organized by the International Public Policy Association (IPPA) in collaboration with the School of Public Policy, Chiang Mai University, Thailand.
The Winter School will take place from 30 November to 4 December 2026 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. The programme offers an opportunity for students, researchers, academics, and public policy professionals to enhance their knowledge, strengthen their research skills, and engage with an international community of scholars and practitioners.
Programme Highlights
The Winter School will be conducted entirely in English and will feature a combination of specialized courses, lectures, and research workshops. Participants will benefit from 10 hours of courses, 4 hours of lectures, and 12 hours of research workshops.
The courses will be delivered by the following scholars:
- Pobsook Chamchong, School of Public Policy, Chiang Mai University — Policy Innovation and Policy Labs: Cultivating Generative Policy Ecosystems
- Shunsaku Komatsuzaki, Tokyo Metropolitan University — Ideation Methods for Creative Policy Design: Toward Sustainable Societies
- Vishal Narain, Management Development Institute (MDI) — Policy-making and Implementation: Perspectives from the Global South
In addition to the courses and lectures, participants will take part in research workshops designed to facilitate discussion, exchange ideas, and receive feedback on their research or article projects from fellow participants and their selected scholar.
The programme also provides opportunities to establish international academic networks and engage with participants from diverse professional, academic, and national backgrounds.
Eligibility and Application Procedure
Interested applicants are encouraged to review the programme requirements and submit their applications before the deadline.
Applicants are required to:
- Log in to or create an IPPA user account.
- Visit the dedicated webpage for the International Winter School on Public Policy.
- Click the “I want to apply” button.
- Upload their CV and research abstract in PDF format.
- Indicate their preferred course(s), as required by the application form.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and selection results will be communicated progressively. Places are limited to 10 participants per course, so early application is strongly encouraged.
Registration Fees and Accommodation
The registration and accommodation fees are as follows:
- Registration fee: €250 for the five-day programme, excluding accommodation.
- Shared accommodation: An additional €220, covering six nights and breakfast at Kantary Hills Hotel. Shared rooms accommodate two participants and are arranged on a non-mixed-gender basis.
- Single-room accommodation: €390, as indicated in the programme announcement.
Applicants are advised to consult the official programme information for complete details of the accommodation arrangements and applicable fees.
Important Dates
- Application deadline: 20 October 2026
- Winter School dates: 30 November–4 December 2026
- Venue: School of Public Policy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai, Thailand
Further Information and Contact
For further information, application details, and programme updates, please visit the official website of the International Public Policy Association:
Website: https://www.ippapublicpolicy.org
Email: [email protected]
Organizing Institution: International Public Policy Association (IPPA)
LAET-ENTPE, 3 rue Maurice Audin, 69120 Vaulx-en-Velin, France
Telephone: +33 4 72 04 72 53
PAAN encourages interested members, researchers, academics, students, and public policy professionals to explore this international learning opportunity and consult the official programme website for application requirements and further details.
