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.
The MIDS Announces New Leadership Appointments
The MIDS is very pleased to announce key appointments that reinforce our commitment to academic excellence and the continued success of our program.
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.
7th Annual Schiefelbein Global Dispute Resolution Conference
Confronting Climate Change: Evolving Strategies in Dispute Resolution
June 27, 2025
This year's conference will bring together leading experts, practitioners, and institutions to address the evolving role of dispute resolution mechanisms in the face of global climate challenges.
4th MIDS Alumni Association Annual Conference
November 15, 2024
11:0020:30
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
17:0019:00
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
09:3011:00
A word from the CIDS director
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