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.

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...

Generation17 Young Leaders

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Samsung Mobile are thrilled to announce the expansion of Generation17 – a joint initiative aimed at empowering young changemakers to achieve the Global Goals. If you are the leader of a Global Goals-focused...

UNEP Young Talent Pipeline

UNEP is calling on young professionals with a passion for the environment to join their team. The UN Environment Programme (UNEP) has launched the Young Talent Pipeline, an initiative aimed at recruiting young professionals from diverse backgrounds to work towards...

Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists

The Dag Hammarskjöld Fund for Journalists is now accepting applications from professional journalists for its 2023 fellowship program. The application deadline is April 24, 2023. The fellowships are open to journalists who are native to the mainly developing countries in...

WTO call for candidates for the 2024 Young Professionals Programme

Launched in 2016, the Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a technical assistance programme overseen by the WTO's Institute for Training and Technical Co-operation and funded by the Global Trust Fund. It is part of the WTO Secretariat's efforts to increase diversity...

Professional Start-up Scholarships for Women Scientists

The Organization for Women in Science for the Developing World (OWSD) has announced a new call for applications for its prestigious Early Career Fellowship. This three-year grant, worth up to USD 50,000, is aimed at women scientists who are...
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