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.

Israel-Palestine: The Role of International Justice

In the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, international justice is being summoned, with several complaints lodged at the International Criminal Court (ICC) following the 7 October attack by Hamas in Israel and the response by Israeli Defense Forces...

Gaza: “immediate humanitarian ceasefire” needed

Most of the 80 countries and international organisations present at the international humanitarian conference for the civilian population of Gaza, organised by French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris this week, called for an "immediate humanitarian ceasefire" in Gaza and...

Israel-Palestine crisis: “Enough is enough” state UN agencies, NGOs

Almost twenty heads of United Nations agencies and partner NGOs launched a new call on Sunday for a humanitarian ceasefire. Here is their statement in full: "For almost a month, the world has been watching the unfolding situation in Israel...

Secretary-General: AI governance must be in line with UN Charter

The principles of Artificial Intelligence governance must be based on the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres urged at the AI Safety Summit in London on 2nd November. Hosted by the UK...

AI: Transformative power and governance challenges

Can we ensure the inclusivity of artificial intelligence (AI)? What will AI mean for our economies or job markets? How can we make sure that AI doesn't worsen current inequalities or introduce new ones? These questions call for a...

Building Blocks of a Better City: Minecraft’s Role in Urban Development

This World Cities Day, we take a look at the innovative role of Minecraft, a leading video game, in reshaping urban spaces and fostering inclusivity in urban planning. The Block by Block initiative, a collaborative effort between Mojang, the...

Secretary-General’s remarks to Cairo Summit for Peace

Your Excellency President el-Sisi, Your Majesties, Your Highnesses, Excellencies, We meet in the heart of a region that is reeling in pain and one step from the precipice. A region where it is impossible not to be rocked to the core by heart-wrenching, soul-searing...