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.

Guterres calls for peace and diplomacy as he receives Carlos V European Award

On Europe Day, under the austere walls of the Monastery of Yuste in the province of Cáceres, Spain, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres received the Carlos V European Award from the King of Spain, Felipe VI. Accompanied by the string...

Sudan facing humanitarian catastrophe, UN warns

The people of Sudan are facing a humanitarian catastrophe, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has warned, after fighting between rival military forces broke out in April 2023. The dire conditions include food, water and fuel shortages, as well as limited...

‘Glitter not litter’ at Eurovision in Liverpool

All eyes will be on Liverpool over the coming week as the city hosts the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 on behalf of 2022 winners Ukraine. With thousands expected to attend in person and millions tuning in to watch the spectacle,...

Petersberg Climate Dialogue 2023

The Petersberg Climate Dialogue (PCD) is an annual high-level political and international forum that took place from 2 -3 May 2023 ahead of the annual United Nations Climate Change Conferences (Conference of the Parties or COP). The PCD series...

Ireland on Security Council: “Multilateralism central to Irish foreign policy”

Ireland served on the United Nations Security Council as an elected member from 2021 to 2022, its fourth time with a seat on the Council. Its two-year term was underpinned by three core principles: building peace; strengthening conflict prevention;...

“Jazz has values”: championing disability rights through music 

Born out of the injustice of slavery, the story of jazz is written into the quest for human dignity, democracy and civil rights. It has given strength to the struggle against discrimination and oppression across the globe and has...

International Court of Justice starts building historic opinion on climate change

The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has begun the process to deliver an advisory opinion on States’ obligations concerning climate change, following the adoption of a recent resolution by the UN General Assembly (29/03). The request for an advisory opinion...