2024 United Nations Nippon Fellowship
The United Nations Nippon Fellowship provides Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing States with advanced training on ocean affairs and the law of the sea.
Fellows will learn about international legal frameworks, key issues, and best practices in ocean affairs, become familiar with the work of the United Nations, and develop professional skills.
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.Program Summary
Type: | Fellowships |
For: | Graduates in All countries |
Deadline: | September 15, 2024 |
Key Benefit: | Full funding, travel costs |
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Learn: | Take certified course ↗️ |
Eligibility Requirements
Candidates wishing to be considered for a Fellowship award must ensure that they meet all the following criteria:
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- You must be between the ages of 25 and 40;
- You must have successfully completed a first university degree, and demonstrate a capacity to undertake independent advanced academic research and study;
- You must be a mid-level professional from a national government organ of a developing State, or another governmental or non-governmental agency in such a State, which deals directly with ocean affairs issues, and your professional position must allow you to directly assist your nation in the formulation and/or implementation of policy in this area.
- You must be free of all non-Fellowship obligations during the entire Fellowship period unless otherwise authorized by the Division.
Benefits of United Nations Nippon Fellowship
- Fellows will receive a stipend each month during their Fellowship, both during their time in New York and, for United Nations – Nippon Foundation Fellows participating in the 9-month programme, during their time at the second phase host institution.
- Fellows will be provided with a return economy class air-ticket to travel from their home country to complete the Fellowship.
- In addition to the stipend, the United Nations – Nippon Foundation Fellows (the 9-month Programme) will be provided with a Book Allowance of US$100 per month for the phase two of the Fellowship ($600 altogether).
- For the period of the Fellowship, medical coverage is provided by Cigna Health Insurance.
How to Apply for 2024 United Nations Nippon Fellowship
To apply for the 2024 United Nations Nippon Fellowship, interested and qualified applicants should click on the button below to visit the fellowship website, then select “Click here to apply now for the 2025 United Nations-Nippon Foundation Fellowship”
Satisfaction of the above criteria must be clearly demonstrated by the candidate through the application forms and confirmed by a nominating authority.
Women candidates are strongly invited to apply, with a view to achieve gender balance in the selection process.
Deadline: September 15, 2024
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