Introducing the UNESCO IHE Delft 2025 Young Water
Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO IHE Delft Young Water Diplomats Programme.
The Young Water Diplomats programme is designed to enhance an interdisciplinary understanding of transboundary water challenges and advance tools for water cooperation and diplomacy, as well as to strengthen professional networking among the next generation of leading water and environmental diplomats.
Requirements
Early career diplomats engaged and/or interested in international water and environmental politics with a background in foreign affairs, international law or international relations.
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Applicants should have Bachelor level diploma as a minimum prerequisite.
Working experience or knowledge in the field of international relations, foreign affairs, diplomacy, conflict resolution, and cooperation – preferably in environment or water-related issues are necessary preconditions.
The programme will benefit participants with a degree in social sciences, law or humanities.
Eligibility criteria
have at least bachelor degree in the social sciences, preferably in international relations, international law or related subjects
be at an early stage of their career, priority is given to applicants who are below the age of 40
have working experience in the field of international relations, foreign affairs, diplomacy, conflict resolution, and cooperation – preferably in environment or water-related issues
have strong command of English (ability to read and understand academic literature, and articulate thoughts clearly)
Program Details
The Young Water Diplomats Program will run from January to July 2025 (six months). Participants will engage in both online and in-person learning activities, including lectures, reading assignments, group work, and discussions with experts.
The program features thematic lectures from leading academics, combined with insights from practitioners.
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Interactive meetings with experienced diplomats in water and environmental peace-building will provide valuable experience and firsthand knowledge.
The program includes bi-monthly webinars conducted online and two in-person workshops—one in New Delhi, India, and one in Delft, The Netherlands.
Funding and Scholarships
A limited number of scholarships are available for applicants from low- and middle-income countries through the IHE Delft Water and Development Partnership Programme (DUPC3) as part of its Cross-regional Learning for Transformative Water Diplomacy (CroWD) project.
Scholarships can cover tuition fees, roundtrip airfare to New Delhi (March 2025) and Amsterdam (June 2025), accommodation, visa application fees, local transportation, and daily subsistence allowance for both trips. Insurance fees for travel and stays in New Delhi and Delft are not covered by IHE.
Application Deadline: October 22, 2024, 11:59 PM CET
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