United Nations African Policy Fellowship 2025 Application Now Open

If you’re a rising African leader with a passion for policy, innovation, and sustainable development, this is your moment. The United Nations African Policy Innovation Fellowship 2025 is now accepting applications, offering a rare chance to be mentored at the heart of global diplomacy — the UN Headquarters in New York.

This prestigious fellowship goes beyond just theory. It’s designed to equip junior to mid-level African civil servants with real-world tools to design, implement, and scale policy solutions that drive peace, prosperity, and sustainability across the continent.

Why You Should Apply

This is not just a fellowship — it’s a launchpad.
Successful applicants will receive:

• A fully-funded in-person residency at the UN Headquarters in New York
• Monthly stipend to cover lodging, meals, and essentials
• Return air travel and medical insurance
• Mentorship and implementation support from UN entities
• Global recognition and visibility for your policy project
• The chance to drive change in your country with the UN’s backing

Who Can Apply?

To qualify for the 2025 edition, applicants must:

• Be African nationals currently working as junior or mid-level civil servants in ministries such as Finance, Planning, Energy, Agriculture, Education, or Homeland Security.
• Have a strong background in research or analysis in development-related fields like:
  • Governance, peace, and security
  • Infrastructure, logistics, and transportation
  • Trade, investment, natural resource law
  • Regional integration and socio-economic growth
• Hold at least a Master’s degree (a bachelor’s plus two years of relevant experience may be accepted)
• Be under 40 years old at the time of application
• Have fluency in English or French; knowledge of both is an added bonus
• Provide a signed endorsement letter from a supervisor confirming support for participation

What’s Expected from Fellows?

Each fellow will design a policy intervention project tailored to a pressing challenge in their country or sector. This is your chance to:

• Shape development outcomes
• Influence national policy
• Align your proposal with SDGs and peace-building goals
• Activate partnerships across ministries, sectors, and borders

By the end of the program, your idea won’t just be a paper — it will be a UN-backed policy proposal ready for execution.

How to Apply (Deadline: June 20, 2025)

Your application must include:

1. A one-page resume (CV)
2. Supervisor’s endorsement letter (sample available on the application page)
3. A completed project proposal

Apply directly via this official link:
Click here to apply now