The United Nations – Nippon Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship 2025 for Government officials and mid-level professionals.

The United Nations – Nippon Foundation Strategic Needs Fellowship supports government officials and mid-level professionals to address strategic ocean governance and law of the sea issues. Fellows undergo a four-month training programme at the UN Headquarters in New York, with a tailored curriculum, in-person sessions, exercises, and workshops delivered by UN staff and visiting experts. Deliverables include assignments, a research paper, and an ocean governance matrix.

Monthly stipend, medical insurance, round-trip economy class airfare; four-month training programme; tailored curriculum; assignments and a research paper.

Open to government officials in administrations relevant to ocean affairs and the law of the sea, with limited background in this field.

Complete the required application package available in the Apply Now section on the UN-Nippon Foundation Programme website, submit forms and documents by the deadline to the provided email address.