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ITLOS - Nippon Foundation Capacity Building and Training Programme
Offered by ITLOS
The ITLOS-Nippon Foundation Capacity-Building and Training Programme offers a unique opportunity for junior to mid-level government officials and researchers from developing countries to enhance their skills in dispute settlement under UNCLOS. The programme runs for nine months, starting in July 2026 and ending in March 2027.
- Deadline
- 6 March 2026
- Who can apply
- Germany
- Last verified
- Awaiting re-verification at the official source
Who can apply
Junior to mid-level government officials and researchers mainly from developing countries working on issues related to the law of the sea, maritime law, or dispute settlement.
Benefits and funding
All participants' costs, including travel, accommodation, medical insurance, and a monthly allowance, are covered by the Nippon Foundation.
Details from the provider
In cooperation with the Nippon Foundation, the Tribunal runs an annual capacity-building and training programme on dispute settlement under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS). The full-time programme, which runs for nine months and begins in July each year, takes place at the seat of the Tribunal in Hamburg, Germany. The programme is aimed at junior to mid-level government officials and researchers mainly from developing countries who are currently working on issues related to the law of the sea, maritime law or dispute settlement. It provides participants with a unique opportunity to develop their legal skills and deepen their practical knowledge of dispute settlement in the law of the sea under UNCLOS. All participants' costs, including travel, accommodation, medical insurance and a monthly allowance, are covered by the Nippon Foundation. The programme includes a series of lectures, training sessions, workshops, and study visits to enhance the practical and professional skills of the fellows.
How to apply
- Confirm you meet the eligibility requirements on the official page.
- Submit before 6 March 2026 (provider’s stated deadline).
- Apply directly through the provider – Growth Forum does not process applications.