The United Nations University, (UNU), established in 1973, is the academic and research arm of the United Nations. It is headquartered in Tokyo, Japan, with diplomatic status as a UN institution. Since 2010, UNU has been authorized by the UN General Assembly to grant degrees. It also provides a bridge between the UN and the international academic, policy-making and private sector communities.

About the Fellowship

 The University of Geneva and UNU share a strong commitment to capacity development, especially aiming to enhance the capacity of individuals and institutions in developing countries. Therefore, in line with UNU’s capacity-development focus, the University of Geneva will offer a UNU fellowship to a qualified candidate pursuing the International Organizations MBA Programme.

Eligibility:

 UNU fellows will be mid-career professionals from developing countries (minimum 3 years relevant work experience in developing countries), who would be expected to apply and disseminate their newly acquired knowledge and skills in promoting the socio-economic development of their own and other developing countries.

Fellowship Highlight

 The fellowship will cover the full tuition fees of the MBA programme at the University of Geneva.

Duration:2 years

 Website: http://iomba.ch/financial-aid-scholarships/