UN Ocean Fellowship 2025 in Portugal

UN Ocean Fellowship 2025 in Portugal 

The Program is Funded by the UN DESA and the Government of Portugal. Below are more details about the UN Portugal Ocean Fellowship requirements, financial benefits, and the application Process.

Objectives:

Equip participants with further expertise to be an effective ocean policy decision-maker at the national and international level via a unique inter-disciplinary curriculum integrating the key domains of Ocean Governance, Marine Conservation, Sustainable Blue Economy and the Continental Shelf regime.

Facilitate international cooperation and information sharing on ocean-related issues by providing a platform for national high-level officials to network and build relationships with their foreign counterparts, leveraging the expertise of both Portuguese and international experts.

Criteria:

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 with a plan to remain in their role long-term.

Fluent in English (the program is in English only).

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It is a Fully Funded short-term Fellowship in Portugal, which will take Place from 20th October to 24th October 2025, spanning a total of 5 (five) days (excluding travel time to and from Portugal). Up to 30 fellowships will be awarded in 2025. 

Benefits:

Return International Airfare.

Local Transportation in Portugal.

Accommodation.

Meals.

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