The United Nations Fellowship Program is organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs in cooperation with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the African Union, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).
Each fellow is entitled to a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva; basic health insurance; and a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the United Nations International Law Fellowship Program.
Fellowship Summary
- Host Country: Netherlands
- Category: Fellowships
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Reward: Full Sponsorship | Living Allowance | Travel Costs | Accommodation
- No IELTS Required
- Deadline: February 26, 2025
Fellowship Details
The The United Nations Fellowship Program provides high-quality training by prominent international law scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core topics of international law. In addition, the interactive nature of the training allows the participants to share experiences and exchange ideas, which promotes greater understanding and cooperation on contemporary issues of international law.
The Fellowship program is intended to enable qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United Nations.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for this scholarship, applicants must:
- Have a legal background with professional experience in the field of international law.
- Be fluent in the language in which the Course is offered (English in 2025).
- The selected applicants are required to certify that they are able to attend the course in its entirety.
- The Regional Course accommodates up to 20 participants.
- The Fellowship Programme will be conducted in French in 2025. Fluency in spoken and written French is required.
Fellowship Benefits
Successful applicants of this fellowship will receive:
- Travel expenses
- Accommodation
- Meal plans
- Medical insurance
- Training materials
- Fellowship recipients will also receive a modest stipend to cover other living expenses in accordance with the policies and procedures governing the administration of United Nations fellowships.
Available Courses
The available courses for this fellowship are listed below:
- Introduction to international law
- Treaty law
- International responsibility
- International peace and security
- Peaceful settlement of international disputes
- Diplomatic and consular law
- International human rights law
- International humanitarian law
- International criminal law
- International environmental law
- Law of the sea
- International trade law
- International investment law
How to Apply
To apply for this scholarship:
- Visit the United Nations’s fellowship webpage.
- Complete the application form in French, typewritten. Answers should be clear and as detailed as possible.
- Two versions of the application form must be submitted:
- One scanned copy of the signed original (for example in PDF or JPG)
- One electronic MS Word version (or equivalent) of the application.
- The application should be sent by email to: ilfp@un.org
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