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United Nations: Nippon FoundationFellowship 2027

Days leftClosedSeptember 13, 2026

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The United Nations–Nippon Foundation Fellowship on Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (UNNF OALOS) is a nine-month advanced training and research fellowship for mid-level professionals and government officials from developing countries. Fellows receive specialised training at the UN Headquarters in New York and then undertake a six-month research placement at a participating academic host institution.

Requirements checklist

  1. 01

    Be 25–45 years old.

  2. 02

    Be a national of a developing State.

  3. 03

    Hold at least a first university degree or equivalent.

  4. 04

    Demonstrate ability to undertake advanced academic research.

  5. 05

    Be a mid-level government official or professional working directly in ocean affairs, law of the sea, marine science or a related field.

  6. 06

    Have strong spoken and written English.

  7. 07

    Be available for the full nine-month, in-person programme.

  8. 08

    Submit the required application and nomination forms.