United Nations – Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2026 | Fully Funded Ocean Affairs Program

For mid-career experts interested in marine governance, international law, and sustainable ocean growth, applications are open for the 2026 United Nations – Nippon Foundation Fellowship. This program is fully funded and aims to expand the knowledge of government officials and professionals from developing nations in Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea.

Fellowship Objectives

The program is designed to:

• Build people's ability to help govern oceans and put UNCLOS into action.
• Help create complete national plans for ocean issues.
• Make institutions stronger so they can manage marine resources in a way that lasts.
• Support the UN Sustainable Development Goal 14 about ocean conservation.

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Fellowship Details

Who Can Apply?

Participants should:

• Be aged 25-45.
• Hold at least a bachelor's degree.
• Be mid-career professionals in government or NGOs related to ocean issues or maritime law.
• Have direct roles in policy, marine science, or legal areas.
• Plan to go back to their country and help develop national ocean policy.
• Send in a research idea related to the UN Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS).

Fellowship Benefits

This fellowship provides full funding, including:

• International airfare for travel
• A monthly stipend to cover living costs
• Housing and health insurance coverage
• A book allowance of $100 USD monthly
• Access to advanced UN training programs
• Supervised research opportunities at respected host institutions
• An opportunity to write a 100-page thesis and present the results to DOALOS

Application Deadline

Kindly submit your application by 14 September, 2025. Don't miss out on this fantastic chance! Apply Now. For latest updates visit News and Scholarships.