Is Youth for Biosecurity open now?
No. The 2026 application closed on 31 July and the Geneva programme ran from 17 to 21 August 2026.
Is it fully funded?
The official public 2026 pages do not clearly list travel, accommodation or stipend coverage, so full funding should not be claimed.
What is the fellowship about?
It develops young professionals working around biological security, biosafety, life sciences and Biological Weapons Convention policy.
What did this scholarship historically cover?
These benefits belong to an earlier verified programme cycle and must be reconfirmed if a new call opens.
A UN professional-development fellowship focused on youth participation in biological security. The 2026 selection is complete and the next funding package is not yet published.
Other verified benefits
Participation in a UN biosecurity fellowship and in-person activities at the Palais des Nations in Geneva.
Costs not confirmed or not covered
The public 2026 UN pages do not clearly itemise travel, accommodation, visa or stipend coverage, so those benefits should not be guessed.
Who was historically eligible?
These rules describe an earlier programme cycle. A future call may change eligible countries, fields or admission requirements.
Designed for young professionals and emerging leaders interested in biosecurity, biosafety, life sciences, diplomacy, security or Biological Weapons Convention policy.
The 2026 programme has ended and the selection process is closed. The next cycle must be verified through UNODA/Indico.
Eligible countries
Young professionals and emerging leaders meeting the programme's current biosecurity criteria.
Language requirements
English working proficiency is generally necessary for participation.
Which documents were historically required?
This is a historical checklist, not a current application checklist.
- CV or résumé
- Statement of purpose
What should you do next?
- Wait for the next UN Youth for Biosecurity call.
- Review the updated age, nationality and thematic criteria.
- Prepare a concise motivation statement and evidence of relevant work or study.
- Apply through the official UN registration system.
Frequently asked questions
Is the Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship open now?
No. The 2026 application period opened on 18 May and closed on 31 July 2026, and the in-person Geneva programme ran from 17 to 21 August 2026.
Is Youth for Biosecurity fully funded?
The publicly accessible official 2026 UN pages do not clearly itemise travel, accommodation, visa or stipend coverage, so those benefits should not be assumed.