The United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2026 is currently accepting applications. There are two stages to this nine-month fellowship, which is completely financed.
During Phase One, fellows will work for three months at the United Nations Headquarters in New York at the Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (DOALOS).
Six months of advanced academic research and study at one of the esteemed host universities in Europe, the USA, Asia, Australia, Canada, or other nations make up Phase Two.
Providing advanced training in ocean affairs and the law of the sea to professionals from poor nations who work in these fields and related fields is the aim of the 2026 UNNF Fellowship.
Below is further information on the application procedure, financial coverage, and eligibility.
Eligibility Criteria :
- Age: Must be in the 25–40 age range.
- Education: At least a first-level university degree is required.
- A mid-level professional with experience in a government or non-government organization (including public officials) is ideal.
- Nationality: A citizen of a developing nation is required.
- Relevant Interest: The applicant must have a keen interest in the topics that the UN Nippon Foundation Fellowship covers.
Host Country: USA
Location: New York
Duration: 9 Months
Benefits: Fully Funded
Benefits :
- Round-trip airfare in economy class
- Living allowance per month
- Costs associated with local transportation
- Application fees for visas
- Coverage of medical insurance
- Costs of lodging
- A monthly book allowance of $100
Deadline: 15th September 2025
