The Italy-AOSIS Fellowship Programme is a year-long professional development opportunity for early-career diplomats and policy professionals from Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) member countries. Supported by the Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security, the programme provides fellows with practical exposure to multilateral diplomacy, climate policy, and United Nations processes.
Program Details
- Opportunity Type: Fellowship
- Host/Support: Italian Ministry of Environment and Energy Security
- Location: New York, USA
- Duration: 1 year
- Age Requirement: 25 to 35 years of age
- Degree Required: Must hold at least a Bachelor’s degree (with a Master’s degree preferred) in a relevant field such as environmental science, climate change, international relations, international law, public policy, sustainable development, economics, or oceanography.
- Format: Full-time, in-person
- Focus Areas: Climate diplomacy, environmental policy, international law, sustainable development
- Application Fee: $0
- Program Cost: Fully sponsored
Financial Support
Selected fellows receive financial support for the duration of the programme, including assistance with living expenses and other programme-related costs while based in New York.
Eligibility
- Nationality: Must be a citizen and passport holder of an AOSIS member state
- Applicant Profile: Early- to mid-career professionals, junior diplomats, and environmental or policy professionals
- General Requirement: Typically requires 1 to 3 years of professional experience (with a maximum cap of 5 years).
- Background: Relevant experience or demonstrated interest in climate action, environmental policy, international law, or sustainable development
- Commitment: Applicants should have an interest in multilateral diplomacy and international climate negotiations
What Fellows Do
Fellows gain practical experience through:
- Working alongside AOSIS delegations and policy advisors
- Participating in United Nations diplomatic processes
- Climate and environmental policy discussions
- Diplomatic workshops and professional development activities
- Mentoring and engagement with international policy networks
- Exposure to global climate frameworks and negotiations
Application Details
- Application Status: Open
- Deadline: November 20, 2026, at 11:59 PM EST
- Location: United Nations Headquarters, New York
- Official Application Portal: AOSIS Fellowship Portal
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