Fellowships administered by the Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) are Intended to give persons entrusted with functions important to the development of their countries the opportunity to broaden their professional knowledge and experience by acquainting themselves with advanced methods and techniques in their fields of competence.
A Fellowship in the United Nations System is a specially tailored or selected training activity awarded to a qualified individual for the purpose of fulfilling special learning objectives. Such training, which may range from one month to four years, may take place in an appropriate training institution, usually abroad, should be in response to nationally approved human resources policies and plans, and should aim for importance and relevance for all stakeholders involved.
A Study Tour is an award for a development cooperation activity, commonly given to an individual or group of individuals to visit pre-arranged sites and institutions in one or more selected countries – normally no more than two weeks and never exceeding two months. The objective is to observe developments, gather information and exchange experiences with counterparts in fields pertaining to specific country agreements or project documents.
Group Training is a flexible arrangement made to meet the requirements of two or more nationals working in a project or programme. They receive practical training within the country designed to upgrade skills, or attend specially designed, practical training courses, seminars, symposia, workshops or technical meetings outside the country.
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