Apply now for the 2025/2026 Graduate Seminar in Australia

The Institute for Studies in Global Prosperity (ISGP) has announced the next offering of its university graduate seminar for young adults in New Zealand, Australia, and the Pacific. Titled “Discourse and Social Transformation: Achieving Coherence,” the seminar will take place from 27 December 2025 to 7 January 2026 at the Yerrinbool Bahá’í Centre of Learning in New South Wales, Australia.

This seminar aims to strengthen the capacity of young university graduates and professionals to analyse the social forces shaping our world and to draw on both science and the Bahá’í Teachings to contribute meaningfully to the discourses of society. Through study, reflection, and consultation, participants explore concepts and approaches relevant to the advancement of civilisation.

The seminar is open to young adults who have completed a Bachelor’s Degree and are either considering further study, are currently in graduate programmes, or are in the early stages of their careers. While very recent graduates are welcome to apply, some professional or academic experience may enhance the seminar’s relevance.

Applications are due by 19 October 2025 and should be sent to isgp@bahai.org.au. A seminar fee of AUD $680 will apply, covering meals, lodging, and materials. Participants cover their own travel.

To complement the seminar, participants may wish to explore an optional online course offered by FUNDAEC: “Contributing to the Advancement of Civilization: Towards a Framework, Unit 1: Justice and the Oneness of Humankind.” Further details are available at www.fundaec.org/en/cursos.

Those in New Zealand who have questions or wish to hear from past participants can email the ISGP Team in New Zealand at isgp@bahai.org.nz.

Attached to the buttons below are the official announcement for 2025-2026 and the Graduate Seminar Application form which should be downloaded and sent to isgp@bahai.org.au. We warmly encourage families and institutions to support eligible young adults in applying.

Feature photo: Group photo of the participants at the 2024-2025 ISGP graduate seminar in Yerrinbool, Australia - among them a few from New Zealand.