Supported by donors and extrabudgetary 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.
Overview
- Type: Fellowships
- Host: UNESCO
- Eligible Countries: All Countries
- Benefits: Full Sponsorship, Living Stipends, Research Grants, Travel Costs
- Deadline: Varies by Program
Eligibility Criteria for the UNESCO Fellowship Programs 2026
- 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
Perks of participating in the UNESCO Fellowship Programs 2026
- 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
Available UNESCO Fellowship Opportunities
Fellowships for students & PhD
- UNESCO/ISEDC (Russian Federation) Co-Sponsored Fellowships
- OWSD Fellowships – PhD
- TWAS Fellowships – PhD
- UNESCO/People’s Republic of China (The Great Wall)
Early career fellowships
- UNESCO/People’s Republic of China (The Great Wall)
- UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Engineering
- UNESCO/Poland Co-Sponsored Fellowships in Archaeology and Conservation
- UNESCO/Republic of Korea Co-Sponsored Fellowships
- UNESCO/Keizo Obuchi – Japan Young Researchers Fellowships
- Silk Roads Youth Research Grant
- OWSD Early Career Fellowship
- TWAS Postdoctoral Fellowships
- UNESCO/Kingdoms Institute: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – AlUla Fellowships Programme
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