CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship 2025 For Women Diplomats

The 2025 Women in AI Fellowship by UNIDIR equips women diplomats to shape inclusive AI policies for international peace and security. Apply below: 

When is the Application Deadline:

The deadline for submission of applications is Monday, 3 February 2025 (midnight, Geneva time).

Tell Me About The UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship:

The 2025 Women in AI Fellowship, organized by the United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR), is a capacity-building initiative aimed at equipping women diplomats with the knowledge, skills, and networks required to engage effectively in multilateral discussions on artificial intelligence (AI) in the context of international peace and security. The program focuses on addressing gender inequalities in international security forums while fostering inclusive and effective policymaking. Through in-depth training, networking opportunities, and targeted exploration, Fellows gain expertise in the policy, legal, and technical aspects of AI, with particular attention to its gendered implications and security applications.

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Which Fields are Eligible?

The Fellowship is open to individuals interested in areas such as:

• Security and disarmament
• Technology and AI governance
• Gender and international policy

Type:

Fellowship 

Who can Apply for the UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship?

Also, applicants must:

• Be women diplomats at junior to mid-career levels.
• Be representatives of UN Member States.
• Have strong written and spoken English skills.
• Demonstrate an interest in security, technology, and/or gender.

How are Applicants Selected?

Applications will be screened based on the following:

• Alignment with the eligibility criteria.
• Quality of the supporting documents, including the letter of interest and recommendation letters.
• Priority will be given to candidates from developing countries for sponsorship opportunities.

Which Countries Are Eligible?

The Fellowship is open to women diplomats representing any of the 193 UN Member States.

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Where will the Award be Taken?

Geneva, Switzerland

How Many Awards?

Not specified

What is the Benefit of the UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship?

Additionally, the benefits include:

• Education: In-depth training on AI technology, its implications for security, and gendered perspectives.
• Exploration: Interactions with technical and academic stakeholders in AI design, deployment, and governance.
• Networking: Opportunities to connect with diplomats, private sector representatives, and civil society experts.
• Membership in the UNIDIR Expert Network on the Governance of Artificial Intelligence in the Military Domain.
• Fully sponsored participation for 10 Fellows from developing countries.

How Long Will the Award Last?

 Monday, 7 April to Friday, 11 April 2025.

How to Apply:

Applicants can apply either directly or through their diplomatic representation by emailing the following documents to sectec-unidir@un.org with the subject line “2025 UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship Application”:

1. Copy of passport.
2. Curriculum vitae (maximum two pages).
3. Two recommendation letters, one of which should be from the applicant’s national government or diplomatic representation to the UN.
4. A one-page letter of interest outlining the applicant’s experience, interest in the Fellowship areas, and how they plan to use the knowledge gained.

Visit the application page.