FAO Fellows Programme 2026: Join the United Nations to Advance Global Food Security and Sustainable Agriculture

Overview

The FAO Fellows Programme 2026 offers an international opportunity for qualified professionals, researchers, and PhD candidates to collaborate with the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Participants contribute technical knowledge to global development programs, policy research, and sustainable agri-food initiatives across FAO Headquarters, regional offices, sub-regional offices, country offices, and liaison offices worldwide.

The fellowship lasts up to 11 months, allowing fellows to work alongside specialized FAO teams under the supervision of assigned specialists.

Benefits

Gain professional experience working with a leading international organization.
Contribute to projects focused on global food security, climate resilience, and sustainable agriculture.
Expand professional networks within international development institutions.
Strengthen research, analytical, and policy development skills.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a Master’s or PhD degree, be currently enrolled in a PhD programme, or be a recent graduate with advanced academic training.
Candidates must demonstrate at least two years of relevant work or research experience in a field related to agriculture, food security, environmental sustainability, or development studies.
Applicants must possess working knowledge of at least one FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish).
Candidates must be nationals of an FAO Member country.
Note that the fellowship is a non-staff opportunity without FAO remuneration; fellows must secure external financial support or sponsorship from an institution such as a university, research institute, or government body.

How to Apply

Interested individuals must submit their applications through the official recruitment portal by completing an online profile, uploading necessary academic documents, and providing a research proposal aligned with FAO objectives.

Deadline

The deadline to apply for the FAO Fellows Programme 2026 is 25 August 2026 at 11:59 PM.

Overview

The fellowship lasts up to 11 months, allowing fellows to work alongside specialized FAO teams under the supervision of assigned specialists.

Benefits

Gain professional experience working with a leading international organization.

Contribute to projects focused on global food security, climate resilience, and sustainable agriculture.

Expand professional networks within international development institutions.

Strengthen research, analytical, and policy development skills.

Eligibility

Applicants must hold a Master’s or PhD degree, be currently enrolled in a PhD programme, or be a recent graduate with advanced academic training.

Candidates must demonstrate at least two years of relevant work or research experience in a field related to agriculture, food security, environmental sustainability, or development studies.

Applicants must possess working knowledge of at least one FAO official language (Arabic, Chinese, English, French, Russian, or Spanish).

Candidates must be nationals of an FAO Member country.

Note that the fellowship is a non-staff opportunity without FAO remuneration; fellows must secure external financial support or sponsorship from an institution such as a university, research institute, or government body.