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.

UNIDO Innovation Award 2023

UNIDO INNOVATION AWARD Aimed at companies and cities that are internationally active. Applicants who demonstrate a significant contribution to sustainable industrial development and generate a global impact and international synergies will be honoured with the UNIDO Innovation Award. The UNIDO Innovation Award is...

Elsevier Foundation 2024 Awards for Young Women Scientists in the Developing World

Awards aim to highlight the contributions of women scientists in developing countries who have conducted significant research in critical areas for sustainable development. The opportunity to recognize outstanding work by young female scientists in the field of water, sanitation, and...

Migrants4Climate Award 2023

Recognizing the Contributions of Migrants and Diasporas to Climate Action The International Organization for Migration (IOM), the Climate Vulnerable Forum (CVF) and the Global Forum on Migration and Development today launched the call for nominations for the Migrant4Climate (M4C) Award...

UNRISD: Principles for Change

In this thought-provoking new podcast series, UNRISD examine how a new eco-social contract can break the cycle of inequality and crises.

UNIDO Global Call 2023

Wanted! Global Call for clean energy innovations contributing to sustainable industrial development By 2030, clean energy electricity supply must double to limit global temperature rise. Otherwise, the impacts of climate change could jeopardize global energy security and even threaten the...

EQUALS in Tech Awards

The ITU Telecommunication Development Bureau has opened nominations for the 2023 EQUALS in Tech Awards. The annual awards, marking their 10th anniversary, recognize initiatives around the world working to bridge the gender digital divide. Initiatives can be large or...

2023 IAEA Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme

The fourth application cycle of the International Atomic Energy Agency's (IAEA) Marie Sklodowska-Curie Fellowship Programme (MSCFP) is open until 30 September 2023, encouraging women to study nuclear-related subjects. This year, 200 students are expected to receive scholarships, the highest...