Partners and networks

APSIA is a global network of more than 60 leading graduate schools specializing in international affairs and public policy.

The School of International Studies is the first—and currently the only—Italian institution to join the association. This partnership strengthens SIS's international profile while fostering opportunities for academic exchange, professional networking, and collaboration in the field of international studies.

The International Cooperation Centre (CCI) is an independent, non-profit organisation based in Trento that promotes education, research, and knowledge dissemination in the fields of international cooperation, European affairs, peace, and human rights.
Its partnership with SIS supports joint research, educational initiatives, and public engagement activities on international cooperation and sustainable development, with particular attention to areas of strategic importance for the Trentino region.

The Centre for European Policy Studies (CEPS) is one of Europe's leading think tanks, based in Brussels, specialising in European Union policies and the European integration process.
The agreement with SIS promotes collaboration in both research and teaching, while also creating mobility and internship opportunities for students and recent graduates through the Erasmus+ programme.

Founded in 1985, CeSPI is an independent research institute conducting policy-oriented research on international relations, migration, development cooperation, and geopolitics.
The partnership with SIS supports collaborative research, teaching, and knowledge-sharing activities on key issues of global governance, with particular attention to migration, territorial development, and international cooperation.

Eurac Research is a private research centre based in Bolzano, dedicated to addressing major contemporary social, environmental, and institutional challenges.
SIS collaborates in particular with Eurac's Institute for Minority Rights and Institute for Comparative Federalism to develop joint research projects and initiatives focusing on global issues, regionalism, and comparative federalism.

The Antonio Megalizzi Foundation promotes knowledge of the European Union, its institutions, and its core values through educational, training, and cultural initiatives aimed primarily at young people.
The partnership with SIS includes joint educational initiatives, seminars, workshops, and internship opportunities focusing on European integration, active citizenship, and international communication.

The Mezzacorona Group is one of Italy's leading wine producers, operating internationally in the production and marketing of wines and agri-food products.
The collaboration with SIS promotes research and discussion on the international dynamics of the economy and global markets through conferences, thesis awards, seminars, and publications dedicated to food security, agricultural policies, and international trade.

The Istituto Affari Internazionali (IAI) is one of Italy's and Europe's leading think tanks in the fields of international affairs, European studies, and global security.
The partnership with SIS fosters collaboration among researchers, the development of joint projects, and shared research, educational, and outreach activities, while also providing internship and professional development opportunities for students.

INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organisation committed to responding to emergencies caused by armed conflict, violence, and natural disasters.
Its agreement with SIS promotes joint initiatives in international cooperation and humanitarian assistance, offering students training and internship opportunities both at the organisation's headquarters and within its field operations.

The Spatial Productivity Lab at the OECD Trento Centre conducts research and policy analysis on territorial productivity, inclusive growth, and regional and urban development policies.
The collaboration with SIS supports joint research and knowledge-sharing initiatives on territorial development, multi-level governance, and public policies aimed at enhancing competitiveness and promoting economic and social cohesion.