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Young people are driving change around the world — from climate action and peacebuilding to technology, education, human rights and entrepreneurship. At the same time, many young people still face barriers to participating in decisions and processes that shape their lives and futures. The f
The Indigenous Fellowship Programme was launched in 1997 by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the context of the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous People. The aim of the programme is to give indigenous persons the opportunity to gain kno
Published: 06 Aug 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: Switzerland
The Call for Applications is now open for the 2027 United Nations – Nippon Foundation Fellowship on Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (UNNF OALOS Fellowship). Award results will be posted on our website under the News Section by mid December 2026.
Published: 09 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States
The Call for Applications is now open for the 2027 United Nations – Nippon Foundation Fellowship on Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (UNNF OALOS Fellowship). Award results will be posted on our website under the News Section by mid December 2026.
Published: 09 Jul 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States
Applications are now open for the second cohort of the UN Food Systems Youth Leadership Programme (YLP), a global initiative led by the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub and supported by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Building on the success o
Published: 23 Jun 2026 Type: Training
UN Tourism may at times consider accepting Interns, depending on the student's qualifications and the demands of the work programme of the Organization. As a general rule, roster internship applications are retained by UN Tourism for a maximum period of one year from date of receipt.
Published: 01 Jun 2026 Type: Internship
In 2026, the UN SDG Action Campaign will bring together nine inspiring Finalists from all over the world for a unique program of coaching and capacity building leading up to the live Heroes of Tomorrow: UN SDG Action Awards Ceremony, where the Winners are unveiled. This year’
Published: 21 May 2026 Type: Entrepreneurs Study in: Italy
The position is in the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Internship Programme is unpaid and full-time, i.e., an intern is expected to work five days per week (40 hours). The position is located in the Productive Capacities and Sustainable Development Branch (PCSD) of t
Published: 20 Mar 2026 Type: Internship Study in: Switzerland
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of sustainable development, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Under the direct supervision of the Industry
Published: 19 Mar 2026 Type: Internship Study in: France
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) is the leading global authority that sets the global environmental agenda, promotes the coherent implementation of sustainable development, and serves as an authoritative advocate for the global environment. Under the direct supervision of the Industry
Published: 19 Mar 2026 Type: Internship Study in: France
The Application for the 2026 International Law Fellowship Programme is now Open. The United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme is organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs. The Fellowship Programme accommodates up to 20 partic
Published: 04 Mar 2026 Type: Fellowship Study in: Netherlands Value: Fully Funded
The UNIV'R program , supported by Campus France, UNHCR and AUF, allows selected refugees residing in a first country of asylum to benefit from material and financial support for the continuation of their studies in France. The program is open to applicants holding at least a three-year
Published: 16 Feb 2026 Type: Masters Study in: France Value: Fully Funded
The Strategic Needs Fellowship aims to enable developing States, particularly least developed countries, small island developing States and landlocked developing countries, to better address strategically important and time-sensitive issues facing them in ocean affairs and the law of the sea. G
Published: 30 Jan 2026 Type: Fellowship Value: Fully Funded
The United Nations – Nippon Foundation Fellowship provides Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing States with advanced training on ocean affairs and the law of the sea, as well as related disciplines, including marine science in support of management frameworks.
Published: 30 Jan 2026 Type: Fellowship Value: Fully Funded
The call for applications for the 5th cohort of the UNIV’R Programme (Sciences Po Paris) is now open from 28 November 2025 to 1 February 2026. The programme offers fully funded scholarships for refugees to pursue a two-year master’s degree (in English or French) at Sciences Po Paris, beg
Published: 18 Dec 2025 Type: Masters Study in: France Value: Fully Funded
The Call for Proposals responds to the urgent need for long-term, flexible funding and wraparound support that enables civil society and women’s organisations to remain resilient and lead change. The purpose of this Call for Proposals is to provide four-year grants – including core and f
Published: 24 Oct 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs
The SDG Innovation Accelerator for Young Professionals is a unique opportunity offered to participating companies within the UN Global Compact network. It empowers the young talent within these organizations to collaborate and drive business innovation that aligns with the Sustainable Development Go
Published: 16 Oct 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs
The Business & Human Rights Accelerator is a six-month programme activating companies participating in the UN Global Compact across industries and regions. The objective is to help businesses swiftly move from commitment to action on human rights and labour rights through establishing an ongoing
Published: 15 Oct 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs
The UN Young Professionals Programme (YPP) is a recruitment initiative for talented, highly qualified professionals to start a career as an international civil servant with the UN Secretariat. It consists of an entrance examination process and professional development once those who are successful s
Published: 06 Oct 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs
The United Nations Voluntary Fund for Indigenous Peoples is pleased to invite applications from Indigenous Peoples' representatives to participate in the 25th session of the UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues & 19th session of the Expert Mechanism on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. We
Published: 30 Sep 2025 Type: Training
As tourism continues to be a cornerstone of economic growth globally, new challenges and opportunities arise in the face of evolving global dynamics, climate change, and shifting social needs. In 2023, tourism accounted for 10.4% of global GDP and provided 319 million jobs, representing 10% of total
Published: 17 Sep 2025 Type: Contest
Efforts to safeguard a better future for all will not be possible without gender equality. Yet, women continue to face systemic barriers and biases in pursuing scientific careers. In cutting edge fields such as artificial intelligence, only one in five professionals are women. Women also continue to
Published: 11 Sep 2025 Type: Fellowship
The United Nations – Nippon Foundation Fellowship provides Government officials and other mid-level professionals from developing States with advanced training on ocean affairs and the law of the sea, as well as related disciplines, including marine science in support of management frameworks.
Published: 18 Aug 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States
The Indigenous Fellowship Programme was launched in 1997 by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in the context of the first International Decade of the World's Indigenous People. The aim of the programme is to give indigenous persons the opportunity to gain kno
Published: 31 Jul 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: Switzerland
UNITAR is therefore delighted to offer an online training programme specifically designed for the global youth. It will offer participants the chance to gain first-hand experience of the United Nations and will provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to fully unfold their potential as g
Published: 24 Jul 2025 Type: Training Value: $750.00
The Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea of the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations (“OLA/DOALOS”) is now accepting applications for the 2026 session of the United Nations – The Nippon Foundation (UNNF) Fellowship Programme. The objective of the UNNF Fello
Published: 16 Jul 2025 Type: Fellowship
In 2025, the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), a specialized agency of the United Nations, will launch the ONE World Sustainability Awards. These prestigious awards are a hallmark UNIDO initiative to recognize and promote ground-breaking contributions to sustainable in
Published: 30 Jun 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs
The programme aims to equip a new generation of African policymakers with the tools to craft technically sound, context-sensitive, and fiscally grounded policies. Administered by the United Nations Office of the Special Adviser on Africa (OSAA), in collaboration with the UN Development Coordination
Published: 20 May 2025 Type: Fellowship
This post is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the United States of America and is addressed to candidates with U.S. citizenship. U.S. candidates must be no older than 32 years of age as of the closing date of the application.
Published: 14 May 2025 Type: Fellowship Study in: United States
The UN Talent Pipeline is a capacity-building programme designed to help professionals from developing countries that are considered unrepresented or underrepresented within the UN Secretariat increase their readiness for UN career opportunities. Through targeted training, mentorship, and
Published: 10 Apr 2025 Type: Entrepreneurs
