The United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship for professionals from developing States 2023

The United Nations (UN) is offering 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.

Fellowship TimeLine:

The 9-month Fellowship Programme is composed of two phases which provide Fellows with advanced and customized research and training opportunities in their chose fields:

• Phase One: 3-month Research and Training, which is normally undertaken between March/April and June .
• Phase Two: 6-month Advanced Academic Research and Study, which is normally undertaken between July and December.

• Fellows will receive a stipend each month during their Fellowship.
• Fellows will be provided with a return economy class air-ticket to travel from their home country to complete the Fellowship. 
• For the period of the Fellowship, medical coverage is provided by Cigna Health Insurance.
• Fellows will be provided with a Book Allowance of US$100 per month. 

• You must be between the ages of 25 and 40;
• You must have successfully completed a first university degree, and demonstrate a capacity to undertake independent advanced academic research and study;
• You must be a mid-level professional from a national government organ of a developing State and your professional position must allow you to directly assist your nation in marine sciences and the science-policy linkage. 
• Your "Nomination and Recommendation Form" should be completed by a Government official or other official who can attest to the nature of your work, and indicate how an Award would directly contribute to these activities;
• Your proposed research and study programme must contribute directly to your nation's formulation and/or implementation of ocean affairs and law of the sea policies and programmes; and
• You must be free of all non-Fellowship obligations during the entire Fellowship period unless otherwise authorized by the Division.

About United Nations:

The United Nations (UN), was established in 1945, is an intergovernmental organization responsible for maintaining international peace and security, developing friendly relations among nations, achieving international cooperation, and being a center for harmonizing the actions of nations. It is the largest, most familiar, most internationally represented and most powerful intergovernmental organization in the world.

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