UNESCO Fellowship Programs For Students, Graduates, and Professionals

Supported by donors and extra budgetary funds, UNESCO provides more than 450 annual fellowships for research and practical training in UNESCO’s areas of focus. 

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), is a specialized agency dedicated to strengthening international cooperation in the fields of education, science, culture, and information.

Fellowships are available across PhD programs, innovative project ideas, and postdoctoral opportunities hosted by several institutions across several countries of the world.

To be considered for the UNESCO 2026 Fellowships, you must:

• be students, professionals, early-career researchers, young professionals, or postdoctoral fellows.

• apply for an available program on the UNESCO Fellowship page.

• satisfy the criteria of the program you are applying to.

• be in good health, both mentally and physically.

• meet the admission requirements of the applied universities in terms of academic ability, language proficiency and other relevant criteria.

• meet the English Language proficiency requirements of the 

• UNESCO Fellowships are usually fully the organization or in partnership with other organizations.

• Grants and awards are usually provided for fellows to support their studies, research, projects, or ideas.

• For the full period of study, training, or research, fellows are sponsored with financial aid that covers travel, research, housing, living, and other related costs.

Other benefits include;

• International training opportunities

• Global networking opportunities

• Access to globally ranked institutions

• Leadership development

• Technical training and professional mentorship

To apply for the UNESCO Fellowships, interested and qualified candidates should;

• 1

  click the green button below to submit their applications.

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  select any of the available fellowships and how it applies to