Name of the Event: UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship
Date: 7 - 11 April 2025
Place: Geneva
Mode: In-person
Working language: English
Last Date of Application: 3 February 2025
Link to Apply:
To redress gender inequalities and promote inclusive and effective policymaking, UNIDIR is convening the 2025 edition of the Women in AI Fellowship.
Women in AI Fellows acquire the know-how, skills, resources and networks required to engage effectively in multilateral AI discussion in the field of international peace and security.
UNIDIR will select up to 30 Fellows, of which 10 will be fully sponsored by UNIDIR and the rest will participate at their own or their sponsoring organizations’ expense. Priority for sponsorship will be given to Fellows from developing countries.
Selection Criteria
The Fellowship is open to women diplomats who -
are junior to mid-career level
are representatives of UN Member States
have a strong command of both written and spoken English
have an interest in security, technology and/or gender
Applications will be carefully screened by UNIDIR on the basis of the criteria specified above, and applicants will be informed of the result of their application regardless of their selection status.
Application Requirements:
UN Member States are invited to nominate women diplomats to the Fellowship, and candidates also have the option of applying directly.
Interested applicants or their diplomatic representations are invited to submit the following supporting documents by email to sectec-unidir@un.org with the subject line “2025 UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship Application” -
Copy of passport;
Curriculum vitae of no more than two pages;
Two recommendation letters, one of which should be from the applicant’s national government or diplomatic representation to the UN;
A one-page letter of interest detailing the applicant’s experience and interest in the areas covered by the Fellowship, as well as an outline of how they envisage using knowledge gained during the programme.
We are not the official organisers of the program. If you have any queries regarding it, kindly contact the organisers at - unidir@un.org
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