Applications for the Youth Biosecurity Fellowship 2025 are now open. The Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship is a program by the United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs UNODA in Geneva Switzerland. The goal is to help build skills in diplomacy and teamwork while working on global disarmament. It is fully funded and gives young leaders a chance to learn about biosecurity and global security. No application fees or IELTS scores are needed to apply. The program has two parts. First there is a three-month online learning session from June 5 to July 5 2025 with workshops and talks. Then 20 selected participants will attend a five-day event in Geneva from August 11 to 15 2025 for field visits and discussions.
Key Points:
- Program Parts: Online learning for 3 months (June-July 2025) and 5 days in Geneva (August 2025).
- Topics Covered: Biosecurity global security diplomacy and disarmament.
- What You Get: Fully funded trip chances to meet experts and learn new skills.
- Who Can Apply: Young people interested in global issues no fees or IELTS required.
- Aim: To train future leaders to create better global biosecurity policies.
Youth Biosecurity Fellowship Summary
| Fellowship In | Switzerland |
| Available For | Internationals |
| Fellowship Type | Fully Funded |
| Offered By | United Nations |
| Last Apply Date | April 7, 2025 |
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Fellowship Benefits
Benefits of the Youth Biosecurity Fellowship:
- Fully funded trip to Geneva
Attend key meetings on biosecurity policies with all costs covered. - Free online prep workshop (1 month)
Learn biosecurity basics and global policies before the Geneva visit. - Boost your career
Gain skills in biosecurity and add experience to your resume. - Build a professional network
Connect with young scientists diplomats and global youth networks. - Meet top experts
Talk to leaders in disarmament biosafety health security and related fields.
Fellowship Goals
Learn & Lead
- Build strong leadership skills for future roles.
- Learn deeply about biosecurity and disarmament topics.
Work & Share
- Discuss ideas with experienced professionals in the field.
- Share your ideas in global policy talks and meetings.
Connect & Grow
- Join discussions between young scientists and BWC professionals.
- Meet young experts worldwide to grow your network.
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Eligibility Criteria
- Citizenship: Must be from a BWC member country listed as low-income or middle-income on the OECD DAC list. Check your country’s status on the OECD website.
- Age: Under 35 years old when applying.
- Language: Fluent in English (written and spoken).
- Education: Advanced degree in life sciences or similar fields. Applicants from social sciences may apply if they show interest in biosecurity or disarmament.
- Gender: Women are strongly encouraged to apply.
- Selection: Focuses on quality candidates with fair gender and regional balance.
Required Documents
- A brief Resume
- Passport Copy in PDF format
- Recommendation Letter
Application Process for the Youth Biosecurity Fellowship
The application process for the Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship is online. Applicants need to fill out the application form to apply that is provided on the official website. The link of official website is given below.