United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) Women in AI Fellowship 2026

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About UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship

UNIDIR is convening the 2026 edition of the Women in AI Fellowship. This is designed as a capacity-building intervention that endows women diplomats with up-to-the-minute knowledge of the policy, legal and technical aspects of AI. Women in AI Fellows acquire the knowhow, skills, resources and networks required to engage effectively in multilateral AI discussion in the field of international peace and security.

• Sponsor Organisation: United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)

Benefits of UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship

• The fellowship is delivered free of charge. Financial support for travel to and accommodation in Geneva for the week-long training programme will be available for a select number of participants. Fellows from developing countries will be prioritized for this support.

UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship Requirements

• The fellowship is open to women diplomats and government representatives who:
  • are junior to mid-career level
  • are representatives of UN Member States
  • have a strong command of both written and spoken English
  • have an interest in security, technology and/or gender

Application Date and Process

Please submit the following supporting documents by email to [email protected] with the subject line “2026 UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship Application”:

• Copy of passport;
• Curriculum vitae of no more than two pages;
• Two recommendation letters, one of which should be from the applicant’s national government or diplomatic representation to the UN;
• A one-page letter of interest detailing the applicant’s experience and interest in the areas covered by the fellowship, as well as an outline of how they envisage using knowledge gained during the programme.

Please ensure that the applicant’s email address is included in the CC field of the email to UNIDIR.Kindly note that UNIDIR will not accept applications submitted directly by the individuals themselves, the documents should come from the relevant diplomatic representation.

Application Deadline

24 February, 2026

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