Are you a young professional from a developing country passionate about climate change and international policy? The 2026 UNFCCC-UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme is now open for applications! This fully funded fellowship offers an unparalleled opportunity to gain hands-on experience at the intersection of climate research and global climate policy development in Bonn, Germany.
The fellowship program lasts 12 to 24 months, providing immersive professional training, mentorship from seasoned experts, and involvement in global climate negotiations and processes. Especially encouraging applications from women in least developed countries, this fellowship aims to empower future climate leaders who will make a difference worldwide.
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Benefits of the Fellowship
- Immersive professional experience within the UN system
- Opportunities to contribute to global climate negotiations and processes
- Mentorship from seasoned experts in climate policy and research
- Capacity building and training tailored to international climate governance
- Post-fellowship career prospects in home countries, UN agencies, international organizations, or climate-focused institutions
Name of Organizer
United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in partnership with the United Nations University (UNU)
Requirements/ Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates should be a national of a developing country, with preference being given to women from a least developed country (as per the UN country classification); dual nationality will not preclude the candidate from further consideration;
- Academically outstanding young graduates from developing countries, especially women from the least developed countries, are encouraged to apply.
- Candidates should have recently graduated with an advanced university degree (Master’s, doctorate, or equivalent), or be enrolled in their final semester, in fields related to climate change and environment, communications, international relations, or a related field
- Candidates should provide evidence of top academic performance (i.e. scholarships, graduation with honors, etc.) from a graduate school programme (i.e. Master’s or doctorate). Candidates holding only a Bachelor’s degree and who have not yet completed or who are not yet in the final semester of a Master’s degree programme will not be considered;
- No professional experience is required; candidates with up to two years of work experience in total can also be considered.
Deadline
31st October,2025.
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