By Samuel A. Samuel – January 12, 2025
Applications are now open for the UNEP Georgetown Fellowship 2025 Fully Funded in the USA. This prestigious fellowship offers a unique opportunity to pursue an LLM in Environmental and Energy Law at Georgetown University, coupled with a fully funded three-month internship with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP). This life-changing program is designed for public sector lawyers from developing countries, aiming to strengthen the global environmental rule of law
This fellowship aims to equip public sector lawyers from developing countries with advanced training in environmental, natural resources, and energy law, enhancing the environmental rule of law globally.
The fellowship covers all major expenses, including tuition, travel, health insurance, and living stipends, ensuring that participants can focus on their academic and professional development.
Program Highlights
- Host Country: USA
- Location: Georgetown University, Washington, D.C.
- Program Name: LLM in Environmental and Energy Law
- Internship Duration: 3 Months (with UNEP)
- Funding: Fully Funded
- Application Deadline: February 5, 2025
Key Benefits
Selected fellows will receive:
- Full Tuition for the Georgetown Law LLM program, including the Summer Experience Program.
- Required Textbooks for the coursework.
- Monthly Stipend during the UNEP internship.
- Health Insurance coverage for both the LLM program and the internship.
- Round-Trip Flights to Washington, D.C., for the LLM program.
- Round-Trip Flights to the UNEP internship location.
Note: Fellows are responsible for personal living expenses in Washington, D.C., including housing and meals, during their academic program.
Eligibility Criteria
To qualify for the UNEP Georgetown Fellowship, candidates must:
- Be residents of a developing country.
- Hold a law degree recognized in their home country.
- Be employed by a national or local government.
- Be actively practicing environmental, energy, natural resources, or related law.
Additional Requirement: Fellows must commit to returning to their home country after the program and work in public sector environmental law for at least three years.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should visit the official website for detailed information on the application process. Ensure that all eligibility requirements are met and necessary documentation is submitted.
APPLY FOR THE UNEP GEORGETOWN FELLOWSHIP
The UNEP Georgetown Fellowship 2025 is a transformative opportunity for public sector lawyers passionate about environmental law. Apply by February 5, 2025, to join this prestigious program and make a lasting impact in the field of environmental governance.
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