UNESCO, in partnership with the Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU), invites applications for the UNESCO / Kingdoms Institute – AlUla Fellowship Programme, a prestigious fully funded 24-month international fellowship based in Saudi Arabia. This opportunity targets 10 early- to mid-career professionals from UNESCO Member States and Associate Members, particularly those working in the fields of Heritage Research, Conservation, and Management.
This initiative is part of a strategic partnership between UNESCO and RCU aimed at advancing heritage science, promoting sustainable cultural development, and building emergency preparedness and response capacity for heritage sites. Fellows will engage in a multidisciplinary program that combines fieldwork in AlUla, on-site cultural heritage engagement, and three professional rotations across national, regional, and international institutions.
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This programme is designed for highly motivated, qualified individuals who are eager to advance their careers and impact the global heritage landscape through applied practice, international collaboration, and policy-oriented research.
Facilities Provided during the Fellowship
Fellows will be provided with travel tickets; stipends; medical insurance and other facilities and support during their fellowship. Please check below for the entitlements for fellows in the 3 rotations.
Rotation 1
- A round-trip international ticket in economy class to enter and exit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- A round-trip ticket in economy class to enter and exit the Region of AIUla.
- Accommodation, local transportation and food (7 days per week).
- Stipends to cover other living expenses in Saudi Arabia, in accordance with UN regulation and stipend rates for fellows and scholars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Medical Insurance provided by the Royal Commission for AIUla.
Rotation 2 - An international travel ticket in economy class to enter and exit the assigned duty station of UNESCO.
- Stipends to cover meals, accommodation, local transportation, and other living expenses, in accordance with UN regulations and stipend rates for fellows and scholars in the assigned duty station.
- Medical Insurance provided by the Royal Commission for AIUla.
Rotation 3 - An international travel ticket in economy class to enter and exit the assigned partner National Commission or entity.
- Stipends to cover meals, accommodation, local transportation, and other living expenses, in accordance with UN regulations and stipend rates for fellows and scholars in the assigned duty station.
- Medical Insurance provided by the Royal Commission for AIUla.
Required Application Documents
- Certified photocopies of your highest diploma or degree.
- A Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages).
- An Application Form (Annex 4) completed in English.
- A motivation letter written in English (1 page maximum).
- A proposal form (Annex 5) completed in English (maximum 3 pages, in PDF format).
- A 2-minute video of self-introduction in English (in MP4 format, under 50 MB in size), in which candidates should briefly present themselves and address the following questions:
- What motivates you to apply for this Programme, and why do you think you are a strong candidate?
- What skills or added value would you bring to the Programme?
- A copy of Passport with an expiry date later than 31 July 2026.
Name of Organizer
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO)
The Royal Commission for AlUla (RCU)
Requirements/ Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible for the fellowship, applicants must:
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- Be a national of one of the invited UNESCO Member or Associate Member States (see Annex I).
- Be aged between 25 and 40 years old at the time of application.
- Hold at least a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in one of the following or related fields:
- Cultural Heritage
- Conservation
- Archaeology
- Architecture
- Urban Planning
- Museum Management
- Anthropology
- Cultural Policies
- Social Sciences or Humanities. Note: A Bachelor’s degree with two additional years of relevant professional experience may be accepted.
- Have excellent English language skills (oral and written).
- Knowledge of another UNESCO official language (Arabic, French, Spanish, Chinese, or Russian) is desirable.
Deadline
22nd September,2025.
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