The 2027 United Nations – Nippon Foundation Fellowship on Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (Funded to New York, United States)

The 2027 United Nations – Nippon Foundation Fellowship on Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (Funded to New York, United States)

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1 Application Deadline: 13 September 2026

Applications are now open for the 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.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, applicants must:

• Be between 25 and 45 years of age.

• Hold at least a first university degree or an equivalent qualification.

• Demonstrate the ability to undertake advanced academic research and study.

• Be a national of a developing State.

• Be a mid-level government official or mid-level professional working directly on ocean affairs and/or the law of the sea, including but not limited to:

  • Implementation of the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea and related instruments;
  • Implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, particularly SDG 14;
  • Maritime zones and maritime boundary delimitation;
  • National and regional ocean policy;
  • Coastal zone management;
  • Conservation and sustainable management of marine living resources;
  • Maritime transport and shipping;
  • Maritime security;
  • Protection and preservation of the marine environment; and
  • Marine science and related fields.

• Have a strong command of spoken and written English. All Fellowship activities are conducted in English and require in-person participation. Training materials in French and Spanish are available upon request, subject to availability. The research project may be undertaken in English or French, provided that the Host Institution is able to offer supervision in the chosen language.

Programme Structure

The UNNF OALOS Fellowship is a nine-month programme consisting of two phases:

• **Phase One:**A three-month training programme at OLA/DOALOS, United Nations Headquarters, New York (24 March to 30 June 2027).
• **Phase Two:**A six-month research placement at an academic participating in the UNNF Programmes, selected based on its expertise in the Fellow’s research area (1 July to 17 December 2027).

Application Procedure:

• Complete and sign the.fill in all the fields electronically.Apply your electronic or handwritten signature and use the «Save» option to save your changes. Kindly upload the form as a Word or PDF document.
• Each question must be answered clearly and completely in order to ensure that the application will be processed. While completing the form, candidates should pay particular attention to sections 16, 17 and 18.
• Complete the signed and stamped by the nominating authority.
• Have a copy of your valid national passport ready for upload in the.

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