ITLOS – Nippon Foundation Capacity Building and Training Programme 2026-2027

The ITLOS – Nippon Foundation Capacity Building and Training Programme is a nine-month full-time programme held at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea in Hamburg, Germany. It targets junior to mid-level government officials and researchers working on ocean affairs, maritime law, or dispute settlement, offering capacity-building and practical training related to UNCLOS.

All costs covered including travel, accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly allowance.

Junior to mid-level government officials from administrations dealing with ocean affairs or researchers dealing with ocean-related or maritime law, who must indicate a research topic relevant to UNCLOS.

Submit Fellowship Application Form and Nomination Form to the provided contacts; nomination must be submitted by the nominating agency.