ESCWA Fellowship Programme for Young Arab Professionals 2026
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Publish Date 4/19/2026 Application Deadline 4/30/2026 Opportunity Type Fellowships Publisher Foras Khadra Available Countries Palestine, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Iraq, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar, Bahrain, United Arab Emirates, Oman, Yemen, Egypt, Sudan, Libya, Tunisia, Algeria, Morocco, Mauritania, Djibouti, Somalia Description

The ESCWA Fellowship Programme for Young Arab Professionals is a fully funded opportunity offered by the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Western Asia (ESCWA).

The programme aims to build a new generation of professionals with strong skills in policy analysis, research, and socio-economic development in the Arab region. 

Details
  • Type: Fellowship (Fully Funded).
  • Organizer: ESCWA (United Nations).
  • Location: Beirut, Lebanon.
  • Duration: 7 months.
  • Start date: June 1, 2026.
  • Fields: economics, governance, climate policy, statistics, social development, data analysis, etc
  • Deadline: April 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
  • Age 35 or below.
  • Citizen of an ESCWA member country.
  • Hold a Master’s or PhD degree in a relevant field.
  • Have experience or interest in research, public policy, or development.
  • Early or mid-career professionals.
Opportunity Benefits
  • Monthly stipend of 4,000$.
  • Round-trip airfare.
  • Hands-on experience within the United Nations.
  • Participation in workshops and conferences.
  • Strong professional and research skill development.