United Nations Fellowship Program 2026

About the scholarship

The United Nations Fellowship Program is organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal Affairs in cooperation with the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, the African Union, and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA).

Each fellow is entitled to a return ticket (economy class) from the country of residence to Geneva; basic health insurance; and a stipend to cover modest accommodation and other living expenses for the duration of the United Nations International Law Fellowship Program.

The Fellowship Programme provides high-quality training by prominent international law scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core topics of international law. In addition, the interactive nature of the training allows the participants to share experiences and exchange ideas, which promotes greater understanding and cooperation on contemporary issues of international law.

The Fellowship Programme is intended to enable qualified professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United Nations.

The 2026 Fellowship Programme will be held at the Peace Palace in The Hague, the Netherlands, from June 29 to July 31, 2026. The program will be conducted in English or French

For those participants receiving a fellowship, the fellowship will cover travel, accommodation, meals, medical insurance, and training materials.

Fellowship recipients will also receive a modest stipend to cover other living expenses in accordance with the policies and procedures governing the administration of United Nations fellowships.

A comprehensive set of training materials is provided for each participant at the beginning of the Fellowship Programme.

Certificates are also awarded to those participants who have completed the Fellowship Programme in its entirety.

The topics that will be covered in the seminars and lectures organized by the Codification Division may include: Introduction to international law Treaty law International responsibility International peace and security Peaceful settlement of international disputes Diplomatic and consular law International human rights law International humanitarian law International criminal law International environmental law Law of the sea International trade law International investment law

Eligibility

• have a legal background with professional experience in the field of international law.
• be fluent in the language in which the Course is offered (English in 2026).
• The selected candidates are required to certify that they are able to attend the course in its entirety.
• The Regional Course accommodates up to 20 participants.
• The Fellowship Programme will be conducted in English in 2026. Fluency in spoken and written French is required.