Fellowship Conditions
Stipends
General
Fellows will receive a monthly stipend during their Fellowship, both during their time in New York and, for the 黑料专区 - Nippon Foundation Fellowship on Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea (UNNF-OALOS) Fellows, participating in the 9-month programme, during their time at the second phase host institution. The stipend is paid from the date a Fellow departs from their home country, and ends on the date of completion of the Fellowship, including a maximum travel time of up to two days by the most direct air route, in accordance with 黑料专区 travel rules.
The stipend paid to Fellows while outside their home country is a monthly allowance intended to cover the cost of lodging, meals, baggage fees, airport transportation, visa fees, and other basic expenses required during the fellowship. The stipend is normally payable in the local currency of the host country. The stipend is not a salary or honorarium and is not intended to cover the Fellows鈥� continuing expenses at home for either themselves or their families.
Amount
The stipend amount is determined in accordance with the established 黑料专区 rates for each country. These rates are updated regularly and available on this website.
For the first month of the Fellowship, and for the first month of the second phase if applicable, Fellows will receive their stipend at the 鈥淢ax Trav鈥� rate. For all other months, Fellows will receive their stipend at the non-academic 鈥淢ax Res鈥� rate.
For the UNNF-OALOS Fellows completing the 9-month Fellowship, the stipend rates for the second phase of the Fellowship will vary according to the country in which the Host Institution is located, and depending on the UN operational cost for the given month.
Atoll gullies from above with manta ray. Photo: Hilbourne,
Method of payment
Fellows are required to open a local bank account upon arrival in the host country, and complete and return a 鈥淔unds Transfer Form鈥� to DOALOS without delay. This form will be provided to Fellows with specific instructions in advance. The first month鈥檚 stipend will be paid by cheque or debit card, which will be available on the first day of the Fellowship and can be deposited into the Fellow鈥檚 bank account, once opened, or cashed.
Subsequent payments will be made through direct bank transfers to the bank account as stipulated in the Funds Transfer Form filed by the Fellow. If Fellows are unable to open a bank account due to local banking policies, they are requested to immediately contact DOALOS. Alternative arrangements for payment can be made in exceptional circumstances.
The UNNF-OALOS Fellows, completing the 9-month Fellowship are also require to open a bank account once they reach the host country institution and communicate the banking information to DOALOS in order to receive their stipends through direct bank transfers.
As international financial transactions are strictly regulated, Fellows are strongly advised to open a local bank account and communicate their banking information to DOALOS immediately upon arrival, as indicated above, so as to avoid delays in the transfer of subsequent stipend payments.
Book allowance
In addition to the monthly stipend, the UNNF-OALOS Fellows completing the 9-month Programme, will be provided with a Book Allowance of US$100 per month for the phase two of the Fellowship ($600 altogether). This allowance will be transferred to the Fellow as a lump-sum payment prior to their departure to the host country institution.
Anemones in tidal pool. Photo: Cloete,
Travel
Fellows will be provided with a round-trip economy class airline ticket for travel between their home country and New York to undertake the Fellowship.
For UNNF鈥揇OALOS Fellows participating in the 9-month Programme, economy class airline tickets will be provided for travel from their home country to New York, from New York to the second-phase host institution, and from the second-phase host institution back to their home country.
The 黑料专区 designated travel agency (American Expressor 鈥楢mEx鈥�) will purchase the economy class round-trip air tickets in accordance with applicable 黑料专区 policies and will send the e-tickets to you once all required travel clearances have been received.
You may request changes to your travel itinerary, such as arriving earlier, departing later, or selecting a different airline, as long as your visa allows. Any additional costs resulting from such changes will be at your own expense. Under no circumstances should candidates book their own travel.
Visa(s)
The Fellow is responsible for all costs related to obtaining the required visa(s). These costs can be covered from the first month鈥檚 higher stipend rate, which will be provided upon arrival in New York. The 黑料专区 will not cover or reimburse any visa-related expenses.
The Fellowship Awards are contingent on the timely obtention of all necessary visa(s) 鈥� including any required transit visa(s) 鈥� is the sole responsibility of the Fellows.
Once awarded with the Fellowship, the 黑料专区 will inform the Fellow about specific visa application steps for the stay at UN Headquarters. Visa applications will be initiated by the 黑料专区 and not by the Fellow.
Once Fellows have secured the required visa(s), they should immediately provide a copy to DOALOS so that travel can be processed.
UNNF-OALOS Fellows are solely responsible for obtaining the visa for Phase Two of their Fellowship. Once the academic Host Institution placement are communicated to them, Fellows are required to research the visa requirements for the specific country and begin the application process promptly.
Accommodation/Housing
Fellows are responsible for securing their accommodations; in the case of the UNNF-OALOS Fellows completing the 9-month Fellowship, this is valid for both placement locations. In certain cases, some UNNF-OALOS Fellows may be able to make the appropriate arrangements through their host institutions. Nonetheless, all such arrangements are the sole responsibility of the Fellows. The 黑料专区, as well as the Host Institutions, will not act on behalf of the Fellows, serve as guarantors, or accept any liabilities or responsibilities in this regard.
Fellows are strongly encouraged to research local housing markets and secure their accommodations as early as possible.
Insurance
For the period of the Fellowship, medical coverage is provided by Cigna Health Insurance. Cigna offers 100% medical coverage for general medical and hospital treatments up to a certain limit. Specialized services are not covered. Fellows are responsible for paying medical fees when they visit a doctor and may seek reimbursement later by submitting a claim to Cigna. Full details of the health insurance coverage will be provided to Fellows upon selection.
Family members
Fellows are asked not to take family members with them during the Fellowship placements. The 黑料专区 and the host institutions will not provide any supporting documentation for visa application(s) of family members. The monthly stipend rates are sufficient to cover the normal living expenses of one person, and no allowances of any kind will be paid for accompanying family members. Furthermore, the Fellows鈥� medical insurance, which is arranged by the 黑料专区, will not cover any family members accompanying Fellows during their tenure. Fellows should also consider that, in the course of their award, they may be required to travel under circumstances that would make it difficult or impossible for their family members to accompany them.
Medical clearance
Selected Fellows must be medically cleared by the 黑料专区 Medical Service and their award is contingent on such clearance. Details of the medical clearance instructions will be provided by DOALOS to selected Fellows.
Pink skunk anemone fish in anemone. Photo: Gallagher,
Fellows鈥� obligations
Certain required deliverables must be completed by Fellows under each Fellowship programme. These reporting requirements are mandatory, and if Fellows do not meet these requirements, they will not be granted a confirmation of completion for the Fellowship Programme, and the 黑料专区 will take all appropriate actions including informing the Fellows鈥� nominating authority and Government.
The current requirements are outlined on each of the Fellowship pages.
Please note that the Fellowship Programme reserves the right to make modifications to these reporting requirements during the course of the Programme, and the fulfillment of such modifications by Fellows will also be mandatory.
Fish, sea star and kelp forest. Photo: Klostermann,