The applications are open to apply for the United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2026. It is a fully funded fellowship for 9 months divided into two phases. In Phase One, fellows will spend 3 months at DOALOS at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. Phase two consists of a 6-month Advanced Academic Research and Study training at one of the prestigious participating Host Institutions of the UN Nippon Fellowship in Europe, the USA, Australia, Asia, Canada, and other countries. The Objective of the UNNF Fellowship 2026 is to invite professionals from developing states who are working in the fields of ocean affairs, the law of the sea, and provide them with advanced training in ocean affairs and the law of the sea and related disciplines. Below are more details about the fellowship requirements, financial benefits, and the application Process.
Details About United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2026
- Host Country: USA
- Location: New York
- Duration: 9 Months
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Deadline: 15th September 2025
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Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
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Structure of the Program
- Phase One in the USA (3 months: March/April – June): Research and professional skills training at DOALOS, United Nations Headquarters, New York.
- Phase Two (6 months: July – December): Advanced academic research and study at one of 32 host institutions worldwide.
- Post-Fellowship: Fellows are expected to return to their home countries.
Host Institutes
After the completion of Phase One, fellows will spend 6 Months at one of the Host Institutes for Research.
Eligibility Criteria
- Age: 25 to 40 years old.
- Education: Completion of a first university degree.
- Profession: Mid-level professional from a government or non-government agency (including government officials).
- Nationality: Citizen of a developing country.
- Interest: Demonstrated interest in the UN Nippon Foundation fellowship topics.
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How to Apply For the United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2026?
Applicants have to apply from the official website. Only successful applicants will be individually contacted. The Link to the official website is below. Please read the instructions carefully.
VISIT HERE TO APPLY FOR THE UN NIPPON FELLOWSHIP
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