Published: 05 Jul 2021 1,840 views
The United Nations in collaboration with the Nippon Foundation of Japan is offering fellowship opportunities in ocean affairs issues to government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing states.
The United Nations – Nippon Foundation Fellowship provides Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing States with advanced training on ocean affairs and the law of the sea, as well as related disciplines, including marine science in support of management frameworks. Fellows will learn about international legal frameworks, key issues and best practices in ocean affairs, become familiar with the work of the United Nations, and develop professional skills. Fellows will also conduct individual research, under academic supervision, and develop a written thesis on a topic selected by them.
Upon completion of the Fellowship, Fellows are expected to return to their home countries and use their in-depth knowledge and extended experience to assist in formulating comprehensive ocean policy and in implementing the legal regime set out in the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and related instruments, including through designing, implementing and/or evaluating specific improvement projects. For further details on the Fellowship objectives see this document
Application Deadline | September 24, 2021 |
Type | Fellowship |
Sponsor | United Nations |
Gender | Men and Women |
Fully-funded. Fellows will receive a stipend in accordance with the cost of living in the country in which he/she will be studying; travel costs and other support.
Programme Structure: The 9-month Fellowship Programme is composed of two consecutive phases which provide Fellows with advanced and customized research and training opportunities in their chose fields:
The deliverables of the Fellowship Programme are:
In addition, a number of assignments will be completed in the context of the training curriculum delivered during phase one of the programme.
andidates must meet all the following criteria:
Women candidates are strongly invited to apply, with a view to achieving gender balance in the selection process
Selection Criteria: Satisfaction of the above criteria must be clearly demonstrated by the candidate through the application forms.
The Fellowship application package consists of the following forms. To apply, please complete these forms:
The Personal History Form: This Form must be completed by the candidate, either typewritten or word processed. Each question must be answered clearly and completely in order to ensure that the application will be processed. While completing this form, candidates should pay particular attention to sections 18, 19 and 20. If necessary, candidates may attach no more than one additional page of the same size. Candidates should refer to the list of participating host institutions while completing sections 21 and 23.
The Nomination and Recommendation Form: This form must be completed and signed by the official nominating entity.
Once both the “Nomination and Recommendation Form” and the completed “Personal History and Proposed Research/Study Programme Form”. are completed and signed, please email them directly to DOALOS at [email protected]. The deadline for applications is 24 September 2021.
For more details, visit UN website