As part of the 2015 National Conference, the Australian Institute of International Affairs will be conducting Masterclasses for future leaders in international affairs. The Masterclasses will be held on Sunday 18 October at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) in Canberra.
Masterclasses are an opportunity for students and young professionals to engage in intimate discussion with a leading figure in international affairs. Classes are available on the following topics:

International Organisations
Erika Feller FAIIA, former Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Defence
Ric Smith AO PSM FAIIA, former Secretary of the Department of Defence

Diplomacy
Geoffrey Miller AO FAIIA, former Ambassador to Japan, South Korea and New Zealand

Intelligence
Allan Gyngell AO FAIIA, former Director-General of the Office of National Assessments and founding Executive Director of the Lowy Institute for International Policy

Media
Graeme Dobell FAIIA, former ABC and Radio Australia Correspondent

Aid and Development
Dr Janet Hunt FAIIA, former Executive Director of the Australian Council for Overseas Aid

Academia
Professor James Cotton FAIIA, Emeritus Professor, UNSW Canberra

To be eligible for this opportunity you must be under the age of 40 and have registered for the AIIA National Conference. Click Here to Register for the Conference.

Application Process

To apply, please send the following to masterclass@20.185.176.227 no later than 30 September:

– A personal statement no longer than two pages, outlining your interest in international affairs with a heading listing your Masterclass topic preference (up to three preferences), name, location, age, gender and AIIA membership (if applicable); and

– A current CV or resume including contact details.

Decisions will be advised by early October.