UN Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2025 (Fully Funded)

United Nations Division of Ocean Affairs and the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs are inviting applications for the UN Nippon Foundation Fellowship for the session 2025. The UNNF Fellowship is specifically designed for Mid-level government officials and Mid-level professionals belonging to developing countries. Applicants dealing directly with Ocean affairs and the law of the sea are highly encouraged to apply for this fully funded fellowship program.

It’s a 9 months fellowship program that is structured in two phases! (Phase 1) participants will get 3 months of training with OLA/DOALOS at the United Nations headquarters located in New York, United States (Phase 2) participants will have 3 months research stay at any participating host institute.

During the fellowship program, fellows will receive advanced training in Ocean affairs and the law of the sea and will acquire natural skills to support their states by implementing the legal framework. For the session 2025 a total no of 14 UNNF fellowships will be awarded and until now 200 individuals have been successfully trained through this program you can also be a part of them. The application process is online and must be submitted before September, 15th 2024. 

In this post, we have compiled all the details regarding the UNNF Fellowship program that includes, Eligiblity criteria, the Application process, and requirements so stay with us read the complete details, and apply.

Details About UN Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2025 

• Organization: United Nations
• Country: USA
• Open for: Citizens from developing countries
• No of Awards: 14
• Coverage: Fully Funded
• Application Deadline: September 15th 2024

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Fellowship Duration & Location

• The duration of the fellowship is 9 months during which you will spend 3 months in New York, USA, and another 6 months in the host institutes in the USA, Australia, Canada, Asia, and Europe.

Fellowship Structure

• Phase 1: 3 months training phase in Daolas at United Nations Headquarters, New York (From Mid-March to June 2025)
• Phase 2: 6 Months research stay at the host institute (July to December 2025)

Who can Apply?

To be eligible for the United Nations Nippon Foundation fellowship you need fulfill the following criteria:

• Open for nationals from developing countries
• Mid-level government officials and mid-level professionals are invited to apply
• Age requirement 25-40 years old
• Must possess a first university degree or equivalent
• Demonstrate interest in taking advanced academic research and studies
• Applicants working in the fields of Ocean affairs and the law of the sea.

Financial Coverage

The fellowship is fully funded by the United Nations and offers the following coverage:

• Stipend: Applicants will be provided with the monthly stipend during the complete 9 months of the program
• Transportation: Local transportation costs during the program are covered
• Air Travel: Round economy class air travel tickets for the fellows
• Insurance: Medical insurance throughout your stay
• Accommodation: Accommodation is covered throughout the fellowship
• Stationary: An amount of $100 for the book allowance

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How to Apply?

Applicants belonging to developing countries fulfilling all the above-mentioned criteria need to follow the following procedure to apply.

The application process for the UNNF Fellowship program is through the official portal “UN Org Apply Now”.

1. Fill out the application form completely
2. Send the application form along with a passport copy to the email: doalos@un.org
3. Also, complete the online form

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Application Deadline

• The last date for the submission of application form is September 15th, 2024. 

Note: Incomplete and lately submitted applications won’t be entertained. Best of Luck!