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Harvard Academy Scholars Program 2027–2028

Harvard Weatherhead Center for International Affairs

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA · On Site

Closes in 7 daysDeadline Sep 18, 2026
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Harvard Radcliffe Fellowship 2027–2028

Harvard Radcliffe Institute

Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA · On Site

Applications closedDeadline Sep 10, 2026
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UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowship

UNESCO and the Government of Japan

Japan · On Site

Closes in 19 daysDeadline Sep 30, 2026
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United Nations–Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2027

United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea

New York, USA + participating host institution · On Site

Closes in 2 daysDeadline Sep 13, 2026
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AfriMAB–GRÓ Land Restoration Fellowship 2027

UNESCO AfriMAB and GRÓ Land Restoration Training Programme

Iceland · On Site

Applications closedDeadline Sep 10, 2026
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World Bank Group Africa Fellowship Program 2027

World Bank Group

Washington, DC or a World Bank country office · On Site

Applications closedDeadline Aug 25, 2026
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United Nations–Nippon Foundation Fellowship 2027

United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea

New York, USA + participating host institution · On Site

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Opportunity details

Application statusCloses in 2 days
DeadlineSeptember 13, 2026
ParticipationOn Site

Who can apply

Ugandan nationals are eligible as applicants from a developing state. Applicants must be 25–45, hold at least a first university degree, work as a mid-level official or professional in a relevant field, demonstrate advanced research ability, and have strong English.

Key information

Fellowship theme
Ocean affairs, law of the sea, fisheries, maritime governance, environmental law and sustainable development
Duration
Nine months: 3 months at UN Headquarters plus 6 months at a participating host institution
Funding and support provided
Fully funded: monthly stipend, economy airfare, medical insurance and book allowance. Fellows arrange housing using the stipend.
Ideal fellow profile
Ugandan mid-career government officials and professionals working in ocean affairs, fisheries, inland-water governance, maritime transport, environmental law, marine science or related international-water frameworks.

About this opportunity

A fully funded nine-month UN fellowship combining three months at UN Headquarters in New York with six months at a participating academic institution. It supports professionals from developing countries, including Uganda, to undertake advanced research and strengthen ocean and water governance expertise. Deadline: 13 September 2026. No application fee.

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