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Fellowships, Scholarships, Grants and Talent Programmes

Fellowships, Scholarships, Grants and Talent Programmes are offered by a number of UN or affiliated entities. We try to consolidate these opportunities into the below list.

The main purpose of UN fellowships, scholarships, grants and talent programmes are to provide financial and/or educational support to individuals who demonstrate exceptional abilities or potential in a particular field.

Human Rights Council: climate change, Ukraine and Myanmar in spotlight

The Human Rights Council (HRC) is currently holding its 54th session at the United Nations headquarters in Geneva. It is now the midpoint of this five-week gathering (11 September – 13 October) of the global community of scholars, human...

Food for Thought: Tackling Food Waste for a Sustainable Future

Addressing consumer food waste poses a significant challenge, both within the European Union and globally. The unsettling fact is that much of our food production goes unconsumed, resulting in dire environmental, social, and economic consequences. Each year, nearly one-third...

Global warming: 90% of emissions heat absorbed by the ocean

Global average sea surface temperatures play a crucial role in shaping climate patterns and marine ecosystems. These temperatures have reached record highs, which is impacting both the marine environment and the economy of the affected regions. Recently, the World Metrological...

Road Safety – A Shared Responsibility

Every year, approximately 1.3 million people worldwide die in road traffic accidents and as many as 50 million people are injured. To address this urgent global challenge, Jean Todt, the United Nations Secretary-General's Special Envoy for Road Safety, was...

The Greek Heroes biking for the SDGs

Let us introduce you to the HERO 2030 Bike Festival of Greece. It is a series of cycling challenges for children around Greece, dedicated exclusively to the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The idea behind an original cycling event dedicated...

Libya floods: UN mobilises aid, appeals for $71.4 million

The United Nations is providing aid to areas in eastern Libya after extreme rainfall caused devastating flooding and loss of life over the weekend, and has issued an urgent appeal to donors for $71.4 million. More than 5,000 people have...

International Court of Justice: Ukraine v. Russia

Hearings resume in The Hague from September 18 to 27 in one of Ukraine's two ongoing cases against the Russian Federation before the International Court of Justice (ICJ). Ukraine lodged a complaint with the ICJ, the United Nations' judicial body...
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