At the heart of the mission of the CIDS is the delivery of high-quality education to train the international dispute settlement lawyers of today and tomorrow.
Our activities focus on three pillars: education, research, and events.
Located in Geneva, Switzerland, the birthplace of modern global cooperation, where big ideas meet expertise, we create, interrogate, and disseminate knowledge on the law of international dispute resolution.
About the CIDS
The CIDS is a joint center of the Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies and the University of Geneva dedicated to the study of international dispute settlement.
The CIDS pillars
Research
The CIDS is committed to advancing research in the field of international dispute resolution, disseminating knowledge, and serving as a hub for inquiry and innovation.
Events
The CIDS contributes to disseminating knowledge in the field of international dispute resolution through public events that connect the academic, legal, and broader communities.
MIDS 2025-2026 Applications Open
Apply by 15 December 2024.
We are excited to announce that the applications for the MIDS 2025-2026 are now open! Complete applications must be submitted by 15 December 2024.
MIDS Alumni Scholarship Fund
Donate to the Alumni Scholarship Fund
The MIDS is launching a call for donations to go towards the annual MIDS Alumni Scholarship.
Annual Report 2023
We are thrilled to release our 2023 annual report that delves into another busy year and the many achievements of the CIDS and its community.
4th MIDS Alumni Association Annual Conference
November 15, 2024
10:00
19:30
Maison de la Paix, Auditorium A1-B. Registration needed.
Do not miss the day of discussions celebrating our alumni community, organized by the the MIDS Alumni Association (MAA).
2024 MIDS Lecture with Dr. Yas Banifatemi
"Arbitrator powers in matters of corruption"
June 12, 2024
15:00
17:00
Practical skills for arbitration practitioners in a technology and AI driven future
Organized by the CIDS and hosted by the International Chamber of Commerce
March 19, 2024
08:30
10:00
The International Judicial Function under Pressure: Do Courts and Tribunals Go Off the Rails?
February 8
February 9, 2024
February 9, 2024
A word from the CIDS director
"The practice of international dispute settlement is dynamic, fast-paced and always expanding into new domains. The CIDS provides a vital space for reflection on the systemic issues arising as a result. Our mission is to critically assess whether dispute resolution mechanisms meet their objectives and the international community's expectations, and to explore options for reform."
Professor Zachary Douglas KC
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