New Era Workshop (NEW)

NEW 2026: September 24-26 at the University of Denver, Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs

2026 APPLICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE HERE!
Applications close May 3, 2026 at 11:50pm MT. 

"The New Era Workshop (NEW) is an annual three-day training program for PhD students in international affairs and related disciplines.  Over the course of the workshop, participants collectively tackle a scenario-analysis exercise—an innovative approach to assessing the medium-term challenges and opportunities currently facing the world.  Facilitators then lead participants through a process to help generate and shape policy-relevant research ideas. In the past, participants have incorporated their ideas into dissertation projects, conference papers, published academic articles, and pieces in policy journals. Throughout the workshop, participants also learn from a series of foreign policy experts and “gap bridgers”—about responsible engagement, effective public communication, and pursuing careers across the academia/policy divide. 

"While the vast majority of our applicants are graduate students from
Political Science, Politics, and Government departments, we welcome applications from students and post-docs in Geography, History, Public Policy, Philosophy, Sociology, and STEM fields, whose research is related to foreign policy.

"There is no charge for the New Era Workshop. Travel arrangements to the workshop location up to $500, plus hotel accommodations and meals, will be covered throughout the program. Travel costs exceeding $500 will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis."