United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2023-24 for International Students

United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2023-24 for International Students

Fully Funded Fellowship Program in the United States

Applications are now open for the United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2023-24 in the United States. This prestigious fellowship is available to all international students worldwide. The program spans 9 months, with 3 months to be spent in New York and 6 months at the host institution in the USA. The fellowship is fully funded for the academic year 2023-2024, presenting an incredible opportunity for students from around the globe.

About the United Nations – The Nippon Foundation Fellowship

The United Nations – The Nippon Foundation Fellowship focuses on Marine Science to support the development of government officials and intermediate professionals from developing states in the areas of maritime affairs, maritime law, and related disciplines. Fellows will gain insights into the international legal framework, key issues, and best practices in maritime affairs, as well as deepen their understanding of the United Nations and develop professional skills. Additionally, fellows will conduct individual research under academic supervision and write essays on topics of their choice.

Upon completing the fellowship, participants are expected to return to their home countries and apply their in-depth knowledge and extensive experience to help develop a comprehensive United Nations Convention on Maritime Policy and Law. This will contribute to the enforcement of established legal systems and include designing, implementing, and/or testing specific marine improvement projects.

Details of United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2023-24

– Offered by: United Nations
– Duration: 9 Months
– Scholarship Coverage: Fully Funded
– Eligible Nationality: All Nationalities
– Award Country: United States
– Application Deadline: 8th September 2023

Financial Benefits

The United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2023-24 offers a Fully Funded Fellowship Program for International Students. The details of the covered expenses are as follows:

– Fellows will receive a monthly stipend from the host organization.
– Local transportation costs will be covered.
– Stipend rates will be in line with the UN stipend rates for each country.
– Return economy air tickets will be provided by the host organization.
– Visa processing and visa processing fees will be covered by the United Nations.
– Medical insurance will be covered by the host organization.
– Accommodation costs will be provided by the host organizations.
– Additionally, partners will receive a $100/month book allowance.

List of Host Institutions

Selected candidates will have the opportunity to conduct the United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship at various esteemed host institutions, including but not limited to:

• Ankara University Research Center of the Sea and Maritime Law
• Australian National Centre for Ocean Resources and Security (ANCORS), University of Wollongong (Wollongong, Australia)
• Cardiff University, School of Law and Politics, (Cardiff, U.K.)
• Centre de Droit Maritime et Océanique, Université de Nantes (Nantes, France)
• Centre for Resource Management and Environmental Studies (CERMES), University of West Indies (Cave Hill Campus, Barbados)
• Centre d’Etudes et de Récherches sur le Droit des Activités Maritimes et l’Environnement
• (CERDAME), Institut du Droit et de la Paix et du Développement, Université de Nice Sophia Antipolis (Nice, France)
• Coastal Resources Center, Graduate School of Oceanography, University of Rhode Island
• Columbia Law School, Columbia University (New York, U.S.A.)
• Department of Public, Civil Procedure, International and European Law of the University of Milan (Milan, Italy)
• Edinburgh Centre for International and Global Law, Edinburgh University (Edinburgh, U.K.)
• Faculty of Law, The University of New South Wales (Sydney, Australia)
• Gerard J. Mangone Center for Marine Policy, University of Delaware (Newark, U.S.A.)
• Graduate Program in Marine Affairs, Department of Marine Affairs, University of Rhode Island (Kingston, U.S.A.)
• Leibniz Center for Tropical Marine Ecology – ZMT (Bremen, Germany)
• Marine and Environmental Law Institute, Dalhousie University in partnership with the International Ocean Institute-Canada (Halifax, Canada)
• Marine Affairs Programme, Dalhousie University (Halifax, Canada) in partnership with the International Ocean Institute-Canada (Halifax, Canada)
• Marine and Shipping Law Unit, University of Queensland (Brisbane, Australia)
• Marine Law and Policy Research Centre, Istanbul Bilgi University (Istanbul, Türkiye)
• Maritime Institute, University of Ghent (Ghent, Belgium)
• Max Planck Institute for Comparative Public Law and International Law, (Heidelberg, Germany)
• Melbourne University Law School (Victoria, Australia)
• National Oceanography Centre (NERC), (Southampton, U.K.)
• Nelson Mandela University South African Research Chair in the Law of the Sea and Development in Africa, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
• Netherlands Institute for the Law of the Sea, Utrecht University School of Law (Utrecht, The Netherlands)
• NOVA University, School of Law, (Lisbon, Portugal)
• Saint Mary’s University (Halifax, Canada)
• Strathclyde Centre for Environmental Law and Governance (SELG), University of Strathclyde (Glasgow, Scotland)
• Sydney Law School, University of Sydney (Sydney, Australia)
• School for the Environment, University of Massachusetts Boston (Boston, U.S.A.)
• Tulane Maritime Law Center, Tulane University (New Orleans, U.S.A.)
• University of Milano Bicocca (Milano, Italy) : Dipartimento di Giurisprudenza and Dipartimento di Scienze dell’Ambiente e della Terra “Marine Sciences Programme
• University of Tromso (Tromso, Norway)
• Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (Woods Hole, MA, )
• World Maritime University (Malmo, Sweden) and Global Ocean Institute (Malmo, Sweden)

Eligibility Criteria for UN Fellowship

To be eligible for the United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2023-24, applicants must meet the following criteria:

– Age: Applicants must be between 25 and 40 years old.
– Education: Successful completion of the first university degree, demonstrating the ability to conduct independent advanced academic research and study.
– Professional Experience: Mid-level professionals from national government agencies in developing states or from other government/non-government agencies dealing directly with maritime affairs are eligible. Nominations and recommendations must be provided by an official who can verify the nature of the applicant’s work related to maritime affairs and law enforcement and explain how the fellowship will contribute to these activities.
– Proposed Research: The research and study program should directly contribute to the formulation and enforcement of maritime policies and programs.
– Commitment: Fellows must be free of all non-association responsibilities throughout the fellowship period, unless authorized by the Division.

Application Process

Interested candidates can apply for the United Nations Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2023-24 through the online application process. To apply, follow these steps:

1. Complete the application form by typing or word processing.
2. Thoroughly and clearly answer all questions.
3. Pay special attention to sections 18, 19, 20, 21, and 23 of the application.
4. Provide an accurate personal history.
5. Plan a proposed research and study program.
6. The application form must be signed or certified by the nominating authority or officer in charge.
7. Submit the signed form via email to [email protected].

For more information and to apply, visit the official website: https://www.un.org/oceancapacity/content/apply-now

Apply now and seize this incredible opportunity to enhance your knowledge and contribute to the development of maritime policies and laws on a global scale. The application deadline is 8th September 2023. Don’t miss this chance!