Disarmament Fellowship
The UN Disarmament Fellowship trains national officials in disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control through a comprehensive, practice-based programme combining theory, research, and international study visits.
Funder: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Nomination/application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to 25 fellowships awarded annually; covers travel, daily allowance for food/lodging during the programme (not a salary or honorarium).
Summary: Trains national officials—especially from developing countries—in disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control through a comprehensive, practice-oriented UN fellowship.
Key Information: Nomination by government required; only one nomination per country per year.
Description
The United Nations Disarmament Fellowship is a flagship capacity-building programme established in 1979 to develop expertise in disarmament, non-proliferation, and arms control among national officials, particularly those from developing countries. Implemented by the Geneva Branch of the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA), the programme provides selected fellows with a comprehensive curriculum combining theory and practice—including lectures, simulations, research, e-learning, and full-time study visits to major international organizations and host countries. Alumni form a global network of experts actively contributing to regional and global disarmament efforts.
