Another day, another exciting opportunity. Today at Opportunities Radar, we are here to share an exciting fellowship opportunity offered by one of the specialized divisions of the United Nations that you should not miss. You heard it right, The Division for Ocean Affairs and Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs, United Nations, has announced the call for applications for its flagship “UNNF Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship 2026.” It’s an intensive 4-month training program scheduled to take place from September to mid-December 2026 at DOALOS/OLA, located at the UN Headquarters in New York. The division’s renowned experts develop the course, which consists of hands-on training sessions, scenario-based exercises, workshops, and group discussions led by UN staff and experts.
The United Nations is inviting applications from government officials from developing countries holding a minimum first-level university degree and currently in a position relevant to ocean affairs and the law of the sea with limited background in the field. This is a fully funded fellowship program; the fellows will receive a competitive monthly stipend, medical insurance, and round-trip airfare coverage. The application process is online via the official UN portal. The last date for submitting applications is March 22nd, 2026; late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Learn more about the United Nations Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship 2026 below.
UNNF Strategic Needs Fellowship Objective
The objective of the UNNF fellowship programme is to assist developing countries, specifically small island countries, least developed countries, and landlocked developing countries, in addressing the important issues related to ocean affairs and the law of the sea.
United Nations Nippon Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship 2026: Overview
- Host Country: USA
- Location: OLA/DOALOS, UN HQ, New York
- Duration: 4 Months
- Dates: Early September – Mid December 2026
- Coverage: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: March 22nd 2026
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Financial Coverage
A fully funded fellowship program that offers the following support:
- Fellows will recieve competitive stipend to cover living expenses in New York
- Covers round-trip economy class airfare coverage
- Comprehensive medical support for the program duration
- Allowance for training materials and administrative fees
Eligiblity Criteria:
Individuals fulfilling the following criteria are invited to submit the applications:
- Government officials from developing countries are currently in a position that is relevant to ocean affairs and the law of the sea,
- An individual’s age must be between 25 and 45 years at the time of application
- Must have completed a first-level university degree from a recognized institute
- Have excellent command in English language, both spoken and written
- Commit to full-time participation during the fellowship dates
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How to Apply for UNNF Strategic Needs Fellowship 2026?
Applicants meeting the required criteria for the UN fellowship need to visit the offical link mentioned below, complete the required application forms, Personal History and Proposed research/study programme application form, Nomination form, and online form. Submit the completed forms along with your passport to the email address: doalos@un.org.
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APPLY FOR UNNF STRATEGIC NEEDS FELLOWSHIP
