Funding & benefits
Human-centred AI applications for urban planning, mobility, housing, and service delivery
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Eligible programmes & fields
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About this opportunity
Under the 2026 cycle, UNESCO and the Government of Japan will award 10 fellowships to highly qualified young researchers from Africa, Small Island Developing States, Ukraine and Türkiye. The fellowships will support innovative and high-quality postgraduate research related to heritage conservation and management, sustainable development and artificial intelligence, with particular attention to interdisciplinary research connecting these themes with social, ethical, governance and contextual dimensions.
The opportunity currently maps to study areas including Business & Management. Use the programme and eligibility sections below to decide whether the opportunity matches your academic background before opening the official application portal.
Key dates
Eligibility requirements
- Green AI literacy and sustainable AI education policy
- hold at least a Master’s degree or equivalent in a field relevant to the proposed research and demonstrate strong academic and research potential;
Should you apply?
It is aimed at people working in Business & Management. Expect to prepare 1 document (listed below).
Check these against your profile
- Study area: Business & Management.
- Prior degree / academic background: hold at least a Master’s degree or equivalent in a field relevant to the proposed research and demonstrate strong academic and research pot….
Review carefully if
- Applicants who do not hold the required prior degree/background may not be eligible.
This is a factual checklist of verified programme requirements, not a personalised eligibility decision. The awarding institution makes the final eligibility decision.
Required documents
- Annex 4 – Research Proposal Template
Application process
Application checklist
- Compare your profile with the verified eligibility criteria on this page.
- Review the official application page for the complete list of required documents.
- Use the official application route linked on this page rather than a third-party submission form.
- Submit before the verified application timing shown in the Key dates section.
This checklist organises the verified requirements already shown on this page; it does not replace the provider’s official instructions.
Frequently asked questions
Is UNESCO/Japan Young Researchers’ Fellowships Programme still open?
No. The most recent round has closed (deadline 15 October 2026). This award has run before; check the official page for the next round.
Where do I apply?
Directly with UNESCO, through the official application page linked from this record.
Which documents does UNESCO ask for?
The official page lists 1 item: Annex 4 – Research Proposal Template.
How was this information verified?
Every fact on this page was read from UNESCO's official pages, which ScholarshipFrontier rechecks automatically; the sources and the last check date are listed at the bottom of the page.
Official sources & verification
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Official sources last checked: 25 Oct 2026 · Verified 2 h ago
About UNESCO
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