OFFICIAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: UNIDIR 2026 WOMEN IN AI FELLOWSHIP
OFFICIAL CALL FOR APPLICATIONS: UNIDIR 2026 WOMEN IN AI FELLOWSHIP
Organization: United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR)
Program: Women in AI Fellowship 2026
Focus: Artificial Intelligence, International Security, and Multilateralism
Program Overview
The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for the 2026 Women in AI Fellowship. This prestigious initiative is designed to address the gender gap in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and international security.
The fellowship aims to empower women professionals and researchers, particularly those from the Global South and underrepresented regions, by providing them with the tools, knowledge, and networks necessary to engage effectively in global AI policy discussions and multilateral security processes.
Objectives
• Capacity Building: Enhance technical and policy expertise regarding the security implications of AI.
• Mentorship: Provide fellows with direct access to global experts in AI, international law, and disarmament.
• Participation: Facilitate the inclusion of women’s perspectives in high-level multilateral forums and international security dialogues.
Target Candidates
The fellowship is seeking:
• Early to mid-career women professionals, researchers, or government officials.
• Individuals with a demonstrated interest in the intersection of AI, emerging technologies, and international peace and security.
• Candidates committed to contributing to the development of responsible and inclusive international norms for AI.
Method of Application
Interested and qualified candidates are encouraged to review the full eligibility criteria and submission guidelines on the official UNIDIR website.
Apply Online: UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship Portal
Important Information
UNIDIR is committed to diversity and geographical representation. Women from developing countries and diverse professional backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply.
Join a global network of women shaping the future of secure and responsible AI.
