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.
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Scholarship Summary
- Host Country: United States of America (USA)
- Category: Training | Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Developing Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Travel Allowance | Monthly Stipends | Visa Clearance | Accommodation
- Deadline: September 8, 2023
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Details:
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.
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Requirements:
Candidates wishing to be considered for a Fellowship award must ensure that they meet all the following criteria:
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, or another governmental or non-governmental agency in such a State, which deals directly with ocean affairs issues, and your professional position must allow you to directly assist your nation in the formulation and/or implementation of policy in this area. This includes 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 with respect to the Government’s ocean affairs and law of the sea related activities, 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.
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Duration and Reward
For the conditions of the Fellowship, including regarding travel, stipend payments, visas, medical clearance, insurance and housing,
Fellowship 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:
Phase One: 3-month Research and Training, which is normally undertaken between March/April and June at DOALOS at the United Nations Headquarters in New York.
Phase Two: 6-month Advanced Academic Research and Study, which is normally undertaken between July and December at one of the prestigious participating Host Institutions and under the guidance of subject matter expert(s) who have recognized in-depth expertise in the Fellows’ chosen field of study.
The deliverables of the Fellowship Programme are:
A 100-page written thesis
A presentation of the research
An ocean governance matrix
Method of Application
Satisfaction of the above criteria must be clearly demonstrated by the candidate through the application forms and confirmed by a nominating authority. Women candidates are strongly invited to apply, with a view to achieve gender balance in the selection process.
Interested candidates should apply using the link below.
Deadline: September 8, 2023
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