About the programme
The IPPA Chiang Mai Winter School 2026, organised by the International Public Policy Association (IPPA), is a five-day intensive training programme in Chiang Mai, Thailand for up-and-coming public-policy researchers. Selected participants learn from eminent international academics through lectures on policy theory, specialised courses, case-study workshops and research presentation sessions with faculty feedback.
Eligibility
- Early-career researchers working in public policy or related fields.
- Open to all nationalities.
- Able to attend in person in Chiang Mai for the full five days.
Benefits
- Funded participation for selected candidates in the winter school programme.
- Lectures by leading international policy academics.
- Feedback on your own research from faculty and peers.
- Workshops, case studies and a global academic network.
Documents required
- Online application form
- CV
- Brief research description / motivation
How to apply
- Check the official winter school pageReview courses, fees and accommodation details.
- Application window closed 20 Oct 2026Online applications closed on 20 October 2026.
FAQs
Listings describe it as funded for selected participants; exact coverage of travel/accommodation was not published — confirm with IPPA.
Early-career researchers in public policy from any country.
Five days, in person in Chiang Mai, Thailand.
20 October 2026 — now closed.
Verified 21 Oct 2026 via the official IPPA Winter School page (ippapublicpolicy.org): Chiang Mai International Winter School on Public Policy, 30 Nov–4 Dec 2026; call for applications "open until October 20", no extension announced (corrected 21 Oct 2026 — applications closed per the official page). Earlier details verified 16 Oct 2026 via Bright Scholarship and ScholarInfo.



