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.

United Nations – The Nippon Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship

The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations (“OLA/DOALOS”), is now accepting applications for the 2024 session of the United Nations - The Nippon Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship Programme.

United Nations Youth Champions for Disarmament Training Programme Opens Call for Applications

The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the Government of Germany are calling on young people to apply for the second edition of the United Nations Youth Champions for Disarmament programme — an innovative learning programme aimed...

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...

Nomination of candidates for Youth Trade Summit on Gender

The Youth Trade Summit on Gender is on 13-14 November. The summit invites young professionals and researchers aged 20-35, nominated by research and governmental institutions, to participate in discussions on trade and gender issues. It aims to create a...

World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program

The Africa regions of the World Bank Group (WBG) have opened applications for the 2024 WBG Africa Fellowship Program, targeting Ph.D. candidates and recent graduates from Sub-Saharan Africa. The fellowship aims to develop the capacity of future African leaders...

Youth Leader Fund for A World Without Nuclear Weapons

The United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) and the government of Japan announced the Youth Leader Fund for a World Without Nuclear Weapons, a unique learning initiative for young global leaders. The program targets youth dedicated to fostering...

The Nippon Foundation Fellowship Programme

The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations (“OLA/DOALOS”), is now accepting applications for the 2024 session of the United Nations - The Nippon Foundation Fellowship Programme. The objective...