Thorough preparation is absolutely essential for a successful and enriching GIMUN experience. The following documents will guide you throughout the whole preparation phase, from visa to accommodation to research.

Your trip to Geneva:

• Getting there – Everything concerning how you get to Geneva and to the Conference venue. Visa, travel, public transportation.
• Accommodation – Where you will stay (and maybe even sleep a little) in Geneva.
• Costs – How much will the whole Conference cost you? An approximate budget.

Preparation for the Conference:

• Research guide – Advice on where to find useful resources to get familiar with the topics.
• Position paper guidelines – How to write your position paper, a document all GIMUN delegates have to submit before the conference.
• Diplomatic skills – Learn how to act like a real diplomate.
• Resolution writing – Advice and technicalities for writing resolutions.
• Rules of procedure – Rules and an excellent knowledge of them are essential for a successful debate.
• Study guides – Description of the committee topics and help where to find further information

Checklist for Delegates

As a delegate you must prepare: 

1. A position paper 
2. A brief speech outlining your state's (or organization's) position which will be presented in the committee 
3. A folder with relevant documents concerning the topic in your committee

As a delegate you must study: 

1. The background of your state (history, politics, culture, etc.) or your organization 
2. The history, structure and functioning of your committee 
3. Your state's (or organization's) position regarding the topic of the committee 
4. Important documents related to the topic of the committee (treaties, resolutions, etc.) 
5. The memorandum on resolution writing on the GIMUN website 
6. The GIMUN rules of procedure

Checklist for Ambassadors

As an ambassador you must prepare: 

1. A position paper stating your state's priorities and policy guidelines in each of the different committees 
2. A speech stating your delegation’s priorities and policies in all committees which will be presented to fellow ambassadors and the Secretary-General in the course of the first ambassadors’ meeting.

As an ambassador you must study: 

1. The detailed background of your state (history, politics, culture) 
2. Your state's role and history within the UN 
3. The structure and functioning of the bodies represented in the GIMUN 
4. Your state's role, priorities and position in international relations 
5. The position papers of all your delegates in the different committees including a detailed feedback 
6. The memorandum on resolution writing on the GIMUN website 
7. The GIMUN rules of procedure