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.

Call for contributions to UNESCO Virtual Science Museum Women in Science exhibition

UNESCO invites institutions worldwide to contribute to Women in Science: A story in motion, an exhibition part of its Virtual Science Museum, launched in December 2025 and co-created with museums and scientific institutions. Contributions should broaden the exhibition’s geographical,...

Innovators wanted: UNDP launches USD 1 million global challenge for healthier ocean

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), with support from the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (Sida), launched its fifth Ocean Innovation Challenge (OIC) Call for Proposals to accelerate progress on SDG 14 targets. The call invites eligible private sector organizations and...

Call for papers: Advancing research on the Ethics of Artificial Intelligence

UNESCO and the AI and Society Institute at École normale supérieure (ENS-PSL), Paris, launch a call for papers inviting recent PhD graduates (within five years of graduation) to submit proposals presenting research on the ethics of artificial intelligence. About the...

UNESCO Media and Information Literacy Alliance

UNESCO MIL Alliance is a global network that fosters international cooperation in advancing Media and Information Literacy (MIL). It serves as a platform for diverse stakeholders (such as civil society organizations, academic institutions, regulators, media entities, digital enterprises, libraries,...

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