United Nations offers international law fellowship
programme which will be held at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands,
from 30 June to 8 August 2014 . The 2014 Programme
will be conducted in French. The Fellowship Programme is open for qualified
professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international
law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies
to deepen their knowledge of international law. The Fellowship Programme
consists of a six-week summer course. The deadline for application is 8
November 2013.
programme which will be held at the Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands,
from 30 June to 8 August 2014 . The 2014 Programme
will be conducted in French. The Fellowship Programme is open for qualified
professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international
law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies
to deepen their knowledge of international law. The Fellowship Programme
consists of a six-week summer course. The deadline for application is 8
November 2013.
Study Subject (s): The
Fellowship Programme provides high-quality training by leading scholars and
practitioners on a broad range of core subjects of international law. The
topics that will be covered in the seminars and lectures organized by the
Codification Division may include:Introduction to international law, Treaty
law, State responsibility, International peace and security, Peaceful
settlement of international disputes, Diplomatic and consular law,
International organizations, International human rights law, Movements of
persons, International humanitarian law, International criminal law,
International environmental law, Law of the sea, International trade law and
International investment law.
Course Level: The United Nations International Law Fellowship
Programme consists of a six-week summer course at the Peace Palace in The
Hague, Netherlands.
Scholarship Provider: Codification Division of the United Nations Office
of Legal Affairs
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands
Fellowship Programme provides high-quality training by leading scholars and
practitioners on a broad range of core subjects of international law. The
topics that will be covered in the seminars and lectures organized by the
Codification Division may include:Introduction to international law, Treaty
law, State responsibility, International peace and security, Peaceful
settlement of international disputes, Diplomatic and consular law,
International organizations, International human rights law, Movements of
persons, International humanitarian law, International criminal law,
International environmental law, Law of the sea, International trade law and
International investment law.
Course Level: The United Nations International Law Fellowship
Programme consists of a six-week summer course at the Peace Palace in The
Hague, Netherlands.
Scholarship Provider: Codification Division of the United Nations Office
of Legal Affairs
Scholarship can be taken at: Netherlands
Eligibility: To qualify
for the Fellowship Programme, candidates should be between 24 and 45 years of
age at the beginning of the Fellowship Programme. They must have a legal
background with professional experience in the field of international law. The
selected participants are required to submit a medical certificate of good
health and to certify that they are able to attend the entire course period.
for the Fellowship Programme, candidates should be between 24 and 45 years of
age at the beginning of the Fellowship Programme. They must have a legal
background with professional experience in the field of international law. The
selected participants are required to submit a medical certificate of good
health and to certify that they are able to attend the entire course period.
Scholarship Open for Students of Following
Countries: Applicants from developing
countries and countries with emerging economies can apply.
Countries: Applicants from developing
countries and countries with emerging economies can apply.
Scholarship Description: The United Nations International Law Fellowship Programme is
organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal
Affairs. The Fellowship Programme provides high-quality training by
leading scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core subjects of
international law. In addition, the interactive nature of the training allows
the participants to share experiences and exchange ideas, which promotes
greater understanding and cooperation on contemporary issues of international
law. The Fellowship Programme is intended to enable qualified
professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international
law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen
their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United
Nations and its associated bodies. The 2014 Programme will be conducted in
French.
organized by the Codification Division of the United Nations Office of Legal
Affairs. The Fellowship Programme provides high-quality training by
leading scholars and practitioners on a broad range of core subjects of
international law. In addition, the interactive nature of the training allows
the participants to share experiences and exchange ideas, which promotes
greater understanding and cooperation on contemporary issues of international
law. The Fellowship Programme is intended to enable qualified
professionals, in particular government officials and teachers of international
law from developing countries and countries with emerging economies, to deepen
their knowledge of international law and of the legal work of the United
Nations and its associated bodies. The 2014 Programme will be conducted in
French.
Number of award(s): The Fellowship Programme accommodates up to 30 participants.
Duration of award(s): The Fellowship Programme consists of a six-week summer course at the
Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
Peace Palace in The Hague, Netherlands.
What does it cover? The fellowships cover the fellowship recipient’s travel costs in
economy class, accommodation, medical insurance, participation in the
Fellowship Programme, the training material and the registration fee for The
Hague Academy of International Law. In accordance with the policies and
procedures governing the administration of United Nations fellowships,
participants will also receive a stipend to cover other living expenses.
economy class, accommodation, medical insurance, participation in the
Fellowship Programme, the training material and the registration fee for The
Hague Academy of International Law. In accordance with the policies and
procedures governing the administration of United Nations fellowships,
participants will also receive a stipend to cover other living expenses.
Selection Criteria: When selecting participants for the Fellowship Programme, due
consideration is given to the candidates’ qualifications, to the scope of their
professional duties, to the relevance of the training to their professional
duties, geographical distribution and gender balance. Applications from female
candidates are strongly encouraged. Due consideration will also be given
to candidates from Member States which did not have a fellowship recipient
attend the Fellowship Programme in the previous years.
consideration is given to the candidates’ qualifications, to the scope of their
professional duties, to the relevance of the training to their professional
duties, geographical distribution and gender balance. Applications from female
candidates are strongly encouraged. Due consideration will also be given
to candidates from Member States which did not have a fellowship recipient
attend the Fellowship Programme in the previous years.
How to Apply: The
application should be sent by email to: ilfp-at-un.org.
-Complete the application form in French, typewritten. Answers should be clear
and as detailed as possible. If you need extra space, you may attach additional
pages. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
-The “Letter of Transmission” must be completed and signed by a senior official
of the institution that presents the candidate’s application.
-A candidate whose mother tongue or language of instruction is not French must
submit evidence of his/her ability to attend and participate in lectures and
seminars conducted in French (e.g., diploma of courses conducted in French,
language test certificate, extensive work experience in French).
Two versions of the application form must be submitted:
(1) One scanned copy of the signed original (for example in pdf, tif, or jpg)
(2) One electronic version (MS Word or equivalent) of the application
application should be sent by email to: ilfp-at-un.org.
-Complete the application form in French, typewritten. Answers should be clear
and as detailed as possible. If you need extra space, you may attach additional
pages. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
-The “Letter of Transmission” must be completed and signed by a senior official
of the institution that presents the candidate’s application.
-A candidate whose mother tongue or language of instruction is not French must
submit evidence of his/her ability to attend and participate in lectures and
seminars conducted in French (e.g., diploma of courses conducted in French,
language test certificate, extensive work experience in French).
Two versions of the application form must be submitted:
(1) One scanned copy of the signed original (for example in pdf, tif, or jpg)
(2) One electronic version (MS Word or equivalent) of the application
Scholarship Application Deadline: The deadline for application is 8 November 2013.
