WNU Summer Institute 2026

The Summer Institute is a unique leadership development programme for professionals in all areas of the nuclear energy industry. It provides participants with a holistic view of the industry, develops their leadership capabilities, improves their communication skills, and empowers them to become drivers of innovation.

• Applications for the Summer Institute 2026 are now open.

To apply, please visit the following link: Student Application Form | World Nuclear University. Kindly note that the application deadline is 14 December 2025.

The five-week programme will run from 31 May to 4 July 2026, taking place in Lyon and Paris, France. It serves an important leadership forum for high potential talent with at least four years of professional experience in the nuclear industry.

WNU empowers high-potential professionals to lead with vision, navigate complexity, and drive innovation.

The Summer Institute complements organizations' in-house efforts, helping your talent grow, thrive, and deliver strategic value for their teams, the organization and the global industry. Boost your internal leadership pipeline by investing in their development.

Through a mix of taught lectures, mentored group work, industry-focused projects, and technical site visits, the programme will equip participants with necessary skills and tools to: 

Connect concepts across disciplines and fields that are not obviously related and understand ideas that are counterintuitive.

Recognize ambiguity and develop a healthy scepticism.

Address misperceptions, preconceptions, and misconceptions by creating new knowledge.

Compare multiple perspectives by identifying diverse dimensions, technical viability, social justice, welfare, environmental responsibility, and business realities.

Communicate diverse ideas and topics clearly and concisely to varied audiences.

For more information on fees, accommodation, and the programme, please visit: Summer Institute | World Nuclear University