Have you heard of the UNESCO/Republic of Korea Co-Sponsored Fellowships Program?

What is it about?

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is a specialized agency of the United Nations (UN) based in Paris. Its declared purpose is to contribute to peace and security by promoting international collaboration in education, sciences, and culture in order to increase universal respect for justice, the rule of law, and human rights along with fundamental freedom proclaimed in the United Nations Charter.

In In line with the strategy and objectives approved in 39 C/5 for UNESCO’s Fellowship Programme in application of the Memorandum of Understanding signed by UNESCO and the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) in 2016, the Government of the Republic of Korea is offering twenty five (25) fellowships of no more than two months’ duration.

Aimed at enhancing human resources and national capacity-building in least developed countries (LDCs) in Africa and Asia-Pacific, these fellowships will enable candidates to conduct research work or participate in a training course in the Republic of Korea.  The medium of instruction is English.

Field of Study

Course Title:  Capacity Development for Basic Education of Africa and Asia Pacific.

The field of study is aligned with UNESCO’s objectives and programme priorities approved in 39 C/5 and in accordance with the decision made by the Executive Board  (i.e. 161 EX/Decision 3.6.3 and 165 EX/Decision 8.6).

Duration: (2 months)

When to apply: Applications usually starts in February

Qualifications Required

UNESCO solicits applications from least developed countries (LDCs) in Africa and Asia-Pacific.

A. Candidatures must comply with the following criteria:

1. Candidates must hold at least a Bachelor’s Degree
2. Candidates must be proficient in English
3. Candidates must be between 28 and 50 years of age
4. Candidates must be in good health, both mentally and physically
5. Candidates must have a minimum 5-year career in the field of Education (i.e., educational policy, development of educational material or curriculum, school/class management and teacher’s training).

Benefits:

A. Beneficiaries of these fellowships will be exempt from tuition fees for the duration of the study/training.

B. Fellows will undertake studies/training under the supervision of an advisor or study director that will be provided by the host institution.

C. The donor Government will pay stipends to beneficiaries on a monthly basis, in local currency. 

1. UNESCO will cover international travel expenses, estimated at approximately  US$2,500 per fellow, and will pay a one-time travel allowance amounting to US$200 per fellow.

D. Health Insurance.

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