United Nations-Nippon Foundation Fellowships 2025 in USA (Fully Funded)

Description

The United Nations, in partnership with The Nippon Foundation, invites applications for the 2025 session of the UN-Nippon Foundation Fellowship Programme. This fully funded fellowship aims to enhance the expertise of mid-level government officials and professionals from developing countries in ocean affairs and maritime law.

Degree Level

Fellowship

Available Subjects

Ocean and Sea Sciences

Benefits

• Fully funded fellowship
• Three-month training phase at the United Nations Headquarters in New York
• Six-month research and study phase at a host institution
• Acquisition of knowledge and skills to contribute to the development and implementation of ocean policies and programs in the fellows’ home countries

Eligible Nationalities

This fellowship is open to international students from developing countries.

Eligibility Criteria

To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be aged between 25 and 40.
• Possess at least a first university degree or equivalent qualification.
• Have a proven record of conducting advanced academic research.
• Be a citizen of a developing country.
• Currently hold a mid-level government or professional role directly involved in ocean affairs or maritime law.
• Propose a research or study program that will directly benefit their country’s ocean affairs and maritime law policies.

Application Procedure

1. Download the application form: Save it as a Word or PDF document.
2. Complete the form electronically: Use sentence case (e.g., John Smith) for all fields. Sign with your electronic or handwritten signature.
3. Answer all questions clearly and thoroughly: Pay close attention to sections 18, 19, and 20. Attach one additional page if needed.
4. Two Required Forms:

• Personal History and Proposed Research/Study Programme Form: Completed and signed by you.
• Nomination and Recommendation Form: Completed and signed by your nominating entity.

1. Submission: Submit both completed and signed forms electronically (Word or PDF) to DOALOS at doalos@un.org by the deadline.

Application Deadline

September 15, 2024

For more details and application, visit the UN-Nippon Foundation Fellowship page.