Apply for the Fully Funded Conference. Applications for the UN Ocean Fellowship 2025 in Portugal are now open. This is a fully funded short-term fellowship in Portugal, which will take place from 20 October to 24 October 2025 for a total of 5 (five) days (excluding travel time to and from Portugal). 30 fellowships will be awarded in 2025. There is no fee to apply, and anyone from a UN member country can apply. This fellowship brings together people from around the world to help them learn and build skills to deal with ocean-related problems. It is fully funded by the UN DESA and the Government of Portugal. Keep reading for details about who can apply, what the fellowship covers, and how to apply.
Details About UN Ocean Fellowship 2025
- Host Country: Portugal
- Country: Lisbon
- Duration: 5 Days
- Dates: 20th October to 24th October 2025
- Benefits: Fully Funded
- Number of Fellowships: 30
- Deadline: 15th July 2025
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Financial Benefits
The Program Covers:
- Accommodation.
- Daily Allowance/Per Diem.
- Meals.
- Return International Airfare.
- Local Transportation in Portugal.
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Purpose of the Fellowship
- The programe aims to help senior ocean policy officials from developing countries acquire the knowledge and skills needed to support and improve the sustainable use and conservation of the ocean.
- Build capacity in these countries to protect marine ecosystems and promote a sustainable blue economy.
- To provide specialized, interdisciplinary training in ocean governance, ocean conservation, blue economy, and continental shelf management.
- Facilitate international collaboration and networking among global ocean leaders.
- United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 14: Directly support life below water.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Candidates from the UN Member States.
- This fellowship is for high-level government officials from developing countries who are key decision-makers in ocean policy, governance, and management.
- Heads or deputy heads of national ocean policy agencies.
- Ambassadors or equivalent officials with ocean policy responsibilities.
- Currently employed by their government and planning to remain in their role long-term.
- Fluent in English (the program is in English only).
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How to Apply?
Candidates must submit their application before 15th July 2025. The link for the official announcement is below.
