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FELLOWSHIP
Youth Scholarships - Combined United Nations Chemicals and Waste Study Programme
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The Chemicals and Waste Youth Platform (CWYP), in collaboration with the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), is pleased to offer up to 5 fully-funded scholarships for youth, students, recent graduates and early-career professionals (up to age 35) to participate in the United Nations Chemicals and Waste Management Study Programme to be hosted from 13-17 July 2026 in Geneva.
Participation in the Study Programme will be complemented by additional opportunities coordinated by CWYP to engage in multilateral policymaking processes in the weeks leading up to the programme, which are planned to include the Basel Convention 15th Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG-15) and the 62nd Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) from 23 June - 10 July.
See tentative calendar of activities below.
Participants will gain firsthand experience contributing youth priorities within live negotiations, followed by structured, small-group learning and professional development through the Study Programme, including a look "behind the scenes" at chemicals and waste processes in the UN system in Geneva, interactive training sessions with experts, and guidance into career pathways in the UN and international environmental governance.
Participation in the Study Programme will be complemented by additional opportunities coordinated by CWYP to engage in multilateral policymaking processes in the weeks leading up to the programme, which are planned to include the Basel Convention 15th Open-Ended Working Group (OEWG-15) and the 62nd Session of the Human Rights Council (HRC) from 23 June - 10 July.
See tentative calendar of activities below.
Participants will gain firsthand experience contributing youth priorities within live negotiations, followed by structured, small-group learning and professional development through the Study Programme, including a look "behind the scenes" at chemicals and waste processes in the UN system in Geneva, interactive training sessions with experts, and guidance into career pathways in the UN and international environmental governance.
Program Specification
Scholarships are open to youth meeting the following criteria, without exceptions:
Are between the ages of 18 and 35 at the time of application;
Are from a developing country, Least Developed Country (LDC), Small Island Developing State (SIDS), or are a representative of Indigenous Peoples;
Are available to travel and be present in Geneva from 23 June through 17 July, and are committed to participating in the full duration of the programme; and
Have submitted this completed application form by the deadline (27 April 2026).
Are between the ages of 18 and 35 at the time of application;
Are from a developing country, Least Developed Country (LDC), Small Island Developing State (SIDS), or are a representative of Indigenous Peoples;
Are available to travel and be present in Geneva from 23 June through 17 July, and are committed to participating in the full duration of the programme; and
Have submitted this completed application form by the deadline (27 April 2026).
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