To all the aspiring women leaders with an interest in AI, do you want to participate in an immersive training this summer in Geneva through a fully funded fellowship programme? The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), one of the autonomous agencies within the United Nations responsible for conducting evidence-based research on international security and disarmament, is pleased to announce the applications for its flagship “UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship 2026” and invites applications from highly motivated and dynamic women those at Junior to Mid career level from UN member states with an interest in technology, security and gender to apply and participate in week long immersive training programme taking place from Monday, 8 June – Friday, 12 June, 2026 in Geneva, Switzerland.
It’s a week-long, structured in-person training program that revolves around three key pillars: Education, Exploration, and Networking, designed to provide women leaders with the skills, knowledge, and networks to engage in multilateral AI discussions in the areas of security and peace. The fellowship offers comprehensive support to fellows, including Full tuition fees, Travel costs, accommodation, and more. No application fee is required. Candidates interested in the UNIDIR fellowship must submit their applications by Tuesday, 24 February 2026. Read more details below.
UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship 2026 in Geneva: Overview
- Host Country: Switzerland
- Hosted by: UNIDIR
- Fellowship: Women in AI Fellowship
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Duration: One Week
- Dates: June 8 – June 12, 2026
- Application Deadline: February 24th, 2026
Also, Check: British Academic International Fellowships 2026 in UK
Training Structure:
A one-week-long in-person training in Geneva, Switzerland, consists ofthe following components:
Education: In this phase, fellows will learn about the AI technology, its strengths and limitations in secutiry applications
Exploration: Apart from lectures, in this phase, fellows will have practical immersion through guided lab visits to the main technical hubs and have the opportunity to interact with global leaders involved in designing and developing AI
Networking: Connect with senior leaders, civic society members, and private sector leaders.
Coverage
It’s a fully funded fellowship, UNIDIR covers:
- Full tuition fee
- Round-trip airfare coverage to and from Geneva
- Accommodation during the program dates
The above support is available for a limited number of participants; preference will be given to individuals from developing countries
Eligibility Criteria
Individuals fulfilling the following requirements are invited to apply:
- The fellowship is exclusively designed for women
- Represent a UN Member state
- Excellent command of the English language, both written and spoken
- Demonstrate passion in technology, security, and gender
Required Documents
- Passport copy
- Current CV not exceeding two pages
- Two recommendation letters
- One-page letter of interest
Important Dates
- Application Deadline: February 24th, 2026
- Result Announcement: March 2026
- Fellowship Dates: June 8 – 12, 2026
Also, Check:
- Stanford University SURF Fellowship 2026 in USA
- EU Sakharov Fellowship Programme 2026 in Belgium
- NTU Global Connect Fellowship 2026 in Singapore
How to Apply?
Applicants interested in the fellowship need to apply through their country’s national government of diplomatic representation; direct applications are not entertained, and only applications submitted via diplomatic channels will be considered.
Submit the above-mentioned documents to an email sectec-unidir@un.org with the subject line ” 2026 UNIDIR WOMEN IN AI FELLOWSHIP APPLICATION”
For more details, visit the official link below.
APPLY FOR UNIDIR FELLOWSHIP 2026
