ITLOS – Nippon Foundation Capacity-Building and Training Programme 2026–2027 (Fully Funded Law of the Sea Fellowship in Germany) @International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea (ITLOS)

Overview

The ITLOS – Nippon Foundation Capacity-Building and Training Programme is a fully funded fellowship focused on dispute settlement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). It aims to enhance the legal skills and practical knowledge of junior to mid-level government officials and researchers.

Key Responsibilities

Participants will engage in lectures, training sessions, workshops, study visits, and research related to the law of the sea and dispute settlement.

Requirements

• Aged 25–40 years.
• First university degree in law.
• Demonstrated capacity for independent scientific research.
• Junior to mid-level government official or researcher working on ocean-related or maritime legal matters.
• Excellent knowledge of English and French (programme mainly in English).
• Indicate a research topic relevant to UNCLOS implementation.

Benefits

• Fully funded, covering travel, accommodation, medical insurance, and a monthly allowance.
• Fully equipped office space with computer, printer, and internet.
• Access to the Tribunal’s specialized library.
• Studio apartment accommodation.
• Language classes (German and potentially French).

Location

Hamburg, Germany

How to Apply

Submit a completed Fellowship Application Form and a Nomination Form from your nominating agency. The Nomination Form can be sent via email to training@itlos.org, by fax to +49 40 35607-245, or by post to the Office of the Registrar at the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea.

Deadline

6 March 2026