UN Youth Biosecurity Fellowship 2025 in Switzerland (Fully Funded) Deadline: 7 April, 2025

Are You Ready to attend a fully funded five-day Youth forum in Geneva, Switzerland? The Applications are open to apply for the UN Youth Biosecurity Fellowship 2025 in Switzerland. It is a Fully Funded Fellowship in Geneva organized by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA). The program consists of 3 months of online workshops and sessions on Biosecurity and Diplomacy from 5 June to 5 July 2025. Then, 20 Participants will travel to Geneva, Switzerland, for a Field Visit from 11 to 15 August 2025. The Purpose of the Fellowship is to engage and empower young leaders in biosecurity. It aims to enhance the knowledge of young individuals in biosecurity and disarmament. There is no application fee and IELTS is not required. More details are below.

Details About UN Youth Biosecurity Fellowship 2025 in Switzerland

• Country: Switzerland
• Location: Geneva
• Funded by: United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA)
• No of Participants: 20
• Benefits: Fully Funded
• Deadline: 7th April 2025

Financial Benefits

The Program Covers:

• Round Airfare Tickets to/from Switzerland
• Free Accommodation
• Official Invitation Letter for the Visa

This program is supported by the European Union, the Global Health Security Fund, the United Kingdom, and Switzerland.

Fellowship Duration and Activities

• The program is 3 months long.
• Fellows participate in an online Biosecurity Diplomacy Workshop (from 5 June to 5 July 2025).
• A five-day visit to Geneva from 11 to 15 August 2025. This covers all the expenses.

Fellowship Objectives

• Learn & Lead:
  • Deepen your expertise in biosecurity and disarmament.
  • Develop and enhance your leadership skills.
• Think & Act:
  • Engage in discussions with senior experts.
  • Contribute your voice to multilateral disarmament discussions during relevant meetings.
• Engage with Community:
  • Connect with young experts in an international youth network.
  • Participate in dialogue between emerging scientists and Biological Weapons Convention (BWC) practitioners.

Eligibility Criteria

• Must be under 35 years of age.
• Must be a citizen of an eligible country (as listed here).
• All eligible nationalities (low- or middle-income BWC State) are welcome to apply.
• Must possess an advanced degree in life sciences or a related discipline from a recognized university or institution.
• Candidates with backgrounds in social sciences may be considered exceptionally.
• Undergraduate students can also apply.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.

Required Documents

• CV
• Recommendation letter
• Copy of passport

How to Apply for the Youth Biosecurity Fellowship 2025 in Switzerland?

Applicants have to apply online from the UNODA Website. The Link to the official website is below.

APPLY FOR THE UN YOUTH FOR BIOSECURITY FELLOWSHIP