The United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2025 is currently accepting applications. For the complete nine months of the fellowship, funding is provided. There are two phases to the nine months. Fellows will spend three months at DOALOS, located at the UN headquarters in New York, during Phase I. Phase two comprises a six-month Advanced Academic Research and Study program offered by one of the esteemed UN Nippon Fellowship participating Host Institutions in Europe, the USA, Australia, Asia, Canada, and other nations.
Government officials and mid-level professionals from developing nations can receive training in ocean affairs, marine science, and the law of the sea through the UN Nippon Foundation Fellowship. Fellows will gain familiarity with UN activities and learn about international legal frameworks, important concerns, and best practices in ocean affairs through this program. Below are further specifics regarding the program, the prerequisites, and the application procedure.
Information Regarding the 2025 United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship
USA is the host nation.
Where: New York
Time Frame: Nine Months
Advantages: Fully Financed
The deadline is September 15, 2024.
How will the UN Nippon Foundation Fellowship operate?
Fellows will spend the first three months researching, training, and developing their professional abilities at the United Nations in New York, since the organization’s headquarters are located there.
In order to obtain in-depth knowledge, the following six months will be spent in the preferred host institution. The UNNF fellows are hosted by a total of 32 institutions worldwide.
Fellows are required to return to their native countries after completing the Fellowship.
Phase One: Three months of research and training at DOALOS at the UN headquarters in New York, from March/April to June.
Phase Two: six months of advanced academic research and study at one of the host institutions, from July to December
It is anticipated of the colleagues in exchange that they will supply:
A written thesis spanning 100 pages
A summary of the findings
A matrix for ocean governance
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.
Deadline:
Deadline for this program is: 15th September 2024
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?
Those interested must apply through the official website: A link to the online application is provided here. The outcome is scheduled for December 2024. Only those who are accepted will get personal correspondence.
The official website’s link is provided below. Kindly carefully read the instructions.
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