The United Nations - Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2027

To be eligible, an applicant must:-

• be between 25 and 45 years of age
• have completed a first-level university degree or equivalent
• demonstrate ability for advanced academic research and studies
• be from a developing state
• be a mid-level government official or professional directly engaged in ocean affairs and/or the law of the sea

Note:- Applicants must be free of non-fellowship obligations during the fellowship period unless otherwise authorised by DOALOS.

The selected students will receive a monthly stipend and other benefits.

• Completed personal history & research application form
• Signed & stamped nomination and recommendation form
• Online application Form
• A copy of the applicant's national passport biodata page

Eligible applicants can apply by following these steps:-

Step 1: Click on the 'Apply Now' button below.
Step 2: Click on the 'Register' button and fill in the required registration details (Note:- If already registered, log in using Gmail/Mobile number/Email ID).
Step 3: Scroll down and click the ‘Online Application Form’.
Step 4: Fill in the required details and download the ‘2026 UNNF Fellowship on OALOS Application Form’ and the ‘Nomination and Recommendation Form’.
Step 5: Fill in the required information in the downloaded forms, sign, and stamp it.
Step 6: After preparing all the required documents, click on the Indico.UN Platform to create an account.
Step 7: On the homepage, scroll down and click on Register now, then select Log in to proceed.
Step 8: Click on Create one here, enter the required details, and click on Send me verification link.
Step 9: Verify your account by clicking on the verification link sent to your registered email ID.
Step 10: Log in using your credentials and complete the application process.
 

Application Deadline: 13th September 2026