Event Details

07 Jul

When

07 Jul 2025 - 11 Jul 2025

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Where

Vrije University Brussels, Brussels, Belgium

To apply, kindly fill out the online application form. Please include the following documents with your application:

-CV

-Letter of motivation (max 1 page)

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Applications will be evaluated on a rolling basis until all available spots are filled. Therefore, we highly recommend submitting your application as soon as possible to secure your place in the program.

The last moment to apply is 31 May 2025.

 Contact for questions: iasoc@globalinitiative.net   

Join us for an immersive learning experience at CSDS of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) from 7 to 11 July 2025 exploring the complex world of illicit trade and the future of geopolitics and global supply chains.

Organized by the University of Groningen in collaboration with the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC), and hosted by CSDS at the VUB, the Summer School on Illicit Trade offers a unique opportunity to deepen your understanding of this pressing global issue and explore strategies for combating it. Immerse yourself into the multifaceted realm of illicit trade through our comprehensive one-week course set to take place at the prestigious VUB from 7-11 July  2025.

Participants will engage in a dynamic blend of academic and practical lectures, workshops, case studies, and discussions, led by esteemed experts and practitioners in the field. Explore the intricate economic, social, and security implications of illicit trade, gaining a nuanced understanding of its far-reaching effects on industries, communities, and global stability.


Dates
7 – 11 July 2025
Location
Vrije University Brussels, Brussels, Belgium
Fee
€ 650 for students

€ 900 for professionals

The fees include a final dinner on the last course day. Discussions about lunch and snacks during the course are still going on so this will be added at a later stage if it is included.
Level
BA (final year), MA, PhD and private sector practitioners
Academic coordinators
The Summer School is organized by the University of Groningen in collaboration with the Global Initiative against Transnational Organized Crime (GI-TOC) and hosted by the Centre for Security, Diplomacy and Strategy of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel.
The contacts for the respective organisations are Francesco Giumelli and Tim Wittig.
Contact
Illicittrade@rug.nl