UNFCCC – UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme

📖 About the Programme

The UNFCCC – UNU Early Career Climate Fellowship Programme offers young people from developing countries a unique opportunity to start their career at the interface between international climate policy development and research. Academically outstanding young graduates from developing countries who are in the early stages of their career are encouraged to apply.

Priority will be given to women, especially those from Least Developed Countries.

📅 Opportunity Details

• Date Published: October 01, 2025
• Application Deadline: October 31, 2025
• Category:
  • Postgraduate
  • Masters
  • PhD
  • Fellowship
  • Women
• Opportunity Location: Germany

🎁 Benefits

• Fellows will be selected based on their skills and backgrounds.

✅ Eligibility Criteria

Applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Originate from a developing country and be 32 years or younger at the time of application.
  • For applicants holding dual nationality, one nationality must correspond to a Least Developed Country, and the candidate must have lived in the Least Developed Country for a minimum of six (6) years.
• Must be enrolled in their final term or have graduated from an advanced university degree (master’s, doctorate, or equivalent) with top marks in fields relevant to the work of UNU-EHS/VIE and UNFCCC.
• Fluency in spoken and written English is required. Proven engagement in related extracurricular activities is an asset.
• No professional experience is required, but candidates with up to two years of relevant professional experience can be considered.
  • This includes experience acquired within internships, student assistant positions, research assistant positions, and similar roles (full-time or part-time).

📝 Application Process

A complete application package consists of the following mandatory documents:

1. Cover Letter (maximum 1 page) outlining how your qualifications, experience, and future career goals match the programme requirements and preferred working areas at UNU-EHS/VIE and UNFCCC.
2. Up-to-date CV (maximum 2 pages).
3. Completed and signed UNU Personal History Form (P11).
   • Download UNU Personal History Form (P11)
4. Copies of all academic transcripts/degree certificates to date saved in one PDF file.

📅 Application Deadline

31 October, 2025

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• Fellows will be selected based on their skills and backgrounds.