UNODA Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship 2025

Fellowship Fully funded Closed

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United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) Geneva, Switzerland 2025

Information

The UNODA Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship is a competitive programme organized by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs. It offers online training followed by a field visit related to the Biological Weapons Convention, aimed at young scientists from the Global South. The fellowship runs over about three months and includes online workshops, a collaborative project, and a five‑day field visit in Geneva during BWC meetings.

Benefits

Online training workshops, collaboration on a project, and a five-day field visit in Geneva during the BWC meetings.

Eligibility

Applicants must be under 35 years old at the time of applying, be citizens of a BWC State Party listed as least developed country, low- or lower/middle-income country, have an advanced degree in life sciences or a related field, and have strong English proficiency.

Application

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Opportunity Details

TypeFellowship

FundingFully funded

OrganiserUnited Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)

LocationGeneva, Switzerland

Dates June 5, 2025 – August 15, 2025

Open toOpen to eligible applicants from eligible countries as defined (Global South) and worldwide participants who meet the eligibility criteria.

Ageup to 34 years

Biology / Life Sciences Health / Medicine