Applications for the United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2025 are now open. It is a fully supported fellowship for the term of nine months. The 9-month period is broken into two sections. In Phase One, fellows will spend three months at DOALOS, located at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Phase two includes a 6-month Advanced Academic Research and Study course at one of the UN Nippon Fellowship’s prestigious participating host institutions in Europe, the United States, Australia, Asia, Canada, and other nations.
The UN Nippon Foundation Fellowship trains government officials and mid-level professionals from developing countries in ocean affairs, maritime law, and allied subjects such as marine science. This program will teach fellows about international legal frameworks, critical concerns, and best practices in ocean affairs, as well as the activities of the United Nations. More information about the program, requirements, and application process are provided below.
Phase One: Three months of research and training at DOALOS, United Nations Headquarters in New York, from March/April to June.
Phase Two: 6-month Advanced Academic Research and Study at one of the host institutions, from July to December.
In exchange, the fellows are expected to provide:
A 100-page written thesis.
A presentation on the research
An Ocean Governance Matrix
Details About the United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2025
Host Country: United States.
Location: New York
Duration: Nine months.
Benefits: fully funded.
Deadline: September 15, 2024.
Eligibility Criteria
To apply for the fellowship, these rules will apply:
Be between the ages of 25 and 40.
You must have completed a first university degree
Government officials
Mid-level professionals from government or non-government agencies.
Applicants from developing countries can apply only.
Have an interest in the UN Nippon Foundation fellowship topics.
Financial Benefits
Monthly stipend for the fellows
Local transportation costs are covered.
Return economy Air tickets are provided
Visa processing and visa processing fees will be covered
Medical insurance
Accommodation costs for nine months.
$100/month book allowance.
How do I apply?
Applicants must apply via the official website: Here’s the link to the online application. The results will be available in December 2024. Only successful candidates will be contacted personally.
The link to the official webpage is provided below. Please read the directions carefully.
