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12 Jan, 2026

IBU Academy becomes official member of the International Council of Coaching Excellence

Since December, the IBU Academy has been an official member of the International Council of Coaching Excellence (ICCE). The membership strengthens the IBU Academy’s role within the global coaching community, providing access to international expertise and resources, supporting collaboration on future coaching developments, and including the validation of the IBU Academy Coach Education Framework to ensure quality and alignment with modern educational standards.

11 Jan, 2026

IBU and IAT Leipzig sign Partnership Agreement

The IBU expanded its partnerships with high-level Universities and Research Institutions by signing an agreement with the Institute of Applied Training Science (IAT) Leipzig on 9 January 2026. IBU president Olle Dahlin and IAT Sport Director Marc-Oliver Löw signed the agreement.

16 Dec, 2025

Job Announcement

The IBU Academy is hiring an "IBU Academy Project Assistant" to support the team regarding IBU Academy and Development projects on an operational level.

01 Dec, 2025

Call for Application - IBU Research Grant Programme 2026/27

The IBU Academy has opened the application window for the 2026/27 Research Grant Programme, inviting researchers to submit research projects that advance scientific knowledge and practical development within biathlon.

30 Nov, 2025

Call for Application - Coach Education 2026/27

The IBU Academy is pleased to announce that applications for the 2026/27 Coach Education Courses are now officially open. National Federations are invited to nominate up to two candidates per course through IBU Scope within the respective deadlines.

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