$5,000 a Month Italy-AOSIS Fellowship

The Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) runs a year-long fellowship in New York for early career professionals from its member states, supported by Italy since 2018. Fellows work at their country's UN Permanent Mission, train in climate change, oceans and sustainable development law and policy, and join their national delegation in real UN negotiations. Most alumni go on to serve their governments at home.

What you get:

• A monthly stipend of 5,000 USD, which also has to cover housing
• A fixed settling-in allowance of 5,000 USD
• A round-trip economy flight to New York, a laptop and comprehensive health insurance
• A travel budget for major international meetings

What you'll do:

• Work full-time at your country's UN Permanent Mission under the AOSIS Fellowship Directors
• Train in the law, policy and science of climate change, oceans, environmental protection and sustainable development
• Take part in UN negotiations with your national delegation and AOSIS, including international conferences
• Receive media training to carry policy work to a wider audience

Key dates:

• A national of an AOSIS member state
• Aged 25 to 32 at the start of the Fellowship
• A degree in a relevant field such as international relations, law, environment, climate, ocean affairs or finance
• 1 to 3 years (maximum 5) of experience in a national government or a regional or international organisation
• Committed to working in your national government after the Fellowship
• Proficient in written and spoken English
• Your country's UN Permanent Mission in New York must submit the application for you