APPLY: 2025 UNESCO–AIUIa Fellowships in Heritage Research and Conservation

Applications are now open for the 2025 UNESCO/Kingdoms Institute: Kingdom of Saudi Arabia–AIUIa Fellowships Programme, a prestigious global initiative advancing research, conservation, and management in the field of heritage studies.

The 24-month fellowship will run from March 2026 to May 2028, targeting outstanding early-to mid-career researchers and professionals.

Eligible Fields

The programme is open to candidates specialising in:

* Culture
* Heritage Management
* Architecture
* Urban Planning/Development
* Archaeology
* Conservation
* Museum Management
* Cultural Policies
* Anthropology
* Art History
* Arts Management
* Creative Industries
* International Relations
* Social and Human Sciences

Applicant Requirements

Candidates must:

* Hold at least a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields, or a first-level university degree with two additional years of qualifying experience.
* Be between 25 and 40 years old.
* Demonstrate proficiency in English (knowledge of Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian, or Spanish is an added advantage).
* Submit all required documents before the deadline.

Application Deadline

Applications should be submitted by email to [alulafellowship@unesco.org](mailto:alulafellowship@unesco.org) on or before 22 September 2025, midnight (CET) / 11:00 PM (WAT).

Required Application Documents

* Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
* Certified copy of highest diploma/degree
* Completed Application Form (Annex 4)
* Motivation Letter (1 page)
* Proposal Form (Annex 5, maximum 3 pages, PDF format)
* A 2-minute self-introduction video in English (MP4, under 50 MB)
* Copy of valid passport (expiry date after July 31, 2026)

Selection Process

The Royal Commission for AIUIa (RCU) and UNESCO will jointly assess, interview, and select the most qualified candidates.

Interested applicants can find full details via the official UNESCO fellowship page: APPLY
👉 (https://www.unesco.org/en/fellowships/alula?hub=986)