United Nations, New York, (11^th November 2025)- The Permanent Mission of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations, is strongly encouraging nationals of Saint Kitts and Nevis to apply for the prestigious 2026 Italy-Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Fellowship. The Fellowship, which has been in existence for a decade and annually trains 10 fellows, has never had a fellow from Saint Kitts and Nevis in its cohorts.

The Fellowship is a unique opportunity for early career professionals from AOSIS Member States to get hands-on training and experience on issues of law, policy and science, to build fundamental knowledge and understanding of climate change, environmental protection, sustainable development, and ocean issues. Fellows also receive media training and real-world negotiation experience. It further helps to build enduring capacity in AOSIS Member governments, to engage in international processes.

The new class of fellows will begin in February 2026 and will be based in New York City for one year, working from their home country’s Permanent Mission, where they will work both on national and AOSIS priorities, under the guidance of the Fellowship Director and their respective Permanent Representative to the United Nations.

Fellows will receive a round-trip economy airfare ticket to New York City, a fixed settling allowance of $5,000.00USD, a laptop for use while a fellow, a monthly stipend of $4,000.00USD per month (housing costs are to be covered by the stipend), comprehensive health insurance, and a travel budget to attend major international meetings.

The candidate must be between ages 25-32 at the start of the fellowship, hold a degree in a related field (international relations, international law, environment, climate change, sustainable development, fisheries, ocean affairs, finance etc.,) have to 1-3 years working for the government or a regional organization or international organization, commit to work in their national governments at the completion of the fellowship, demonstrate discretion and sound judgement in dealing with politically sensitive issues, in a diplomatic environment and demonstrate excellent academic record and writing skills in English.

H.E. Dr. Mutryce Williams, Permanent Representative of Saint Kitts and Nevis to the United Nations stated, “I am making a special appeal for nationals to apply for this highly coveted, life changing international training program, that will add immense value to their professional development, equipping them with the requisite knowledge, skills and experience, to make an even greater contribution to national, regional and international development. We continue to advocate for more nationals to benefit from these world-class training opportunities.”

Interested applicants are encouraged to email their application form, CV, cover letter and writing sample to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs at foreignaffairs@mofa.gov.kn with subject “2026 Italy-Alliance of Small Island States (AOSIS) Fellowship Application,” on or before November 28, 2025 by 4pm. Selected fellows will be notified by mid-December 2025.

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