Fully Funded to South Korea: Apply for the UNESCO World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2026

Overview

The World Heritage Young Professionals Forum 2026, hosted by the Republic of Korea, is seeking young professionals for an international initiative focused on "World Heritage, Communities and Education: Empowering Youth as Agents of Change." The forum aims to empower youth to actively participate in the conservation and management of natural and cultural World Heritage sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Strengthen commitment, skills, and engagement in heritage conservation.
• Promote community participation and youth inclusion in heritage management.
• Foster educational initiatives integrating World Heritage knowledge.
• Explore innovative approaches for inclusive governance and sustainable management of heritage sites.
• Develop and present a declaration with recommendations to the 48th session of the World Heritage Committee.

Requirements

Open to young professionals with an interest in World Heritage, education, and community engagement. Applicants should demonstrate potential to contribute to youth-led initiatives, educational projects, and community-focused heritage management strategies.

Benefits

This is a fully funded opportunity. Participants will gain knowledge in heritage management, community engagement, education, and policy-making. They will also have networking opportunities with international experts and peers, and become advocates for heritage protection.

Location

Republic of Korea

How to Apply

Submit your application through the provided online form. Recommendations or endorsements are not considered.

Deadline

15 March 2026, 23:59 CET