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Deadline: September 22, 2025
The UNESCO / Kingdoms Institute – AlUla 24-month Fellowships Programme is now open for applications, offering an exceptional opportunity for young professionals worldwide to engage in cultural heritage research, conservation, and sustainable development in the historic region of AlUla, Saudi Arabia.
This fully funded fellowship is a collaborative initiative between UNESCO and the Kingdoms Institute, aimed at nurturing a new generation of heritage leaders who can contribute to the preservation and promotion of cultural assets. Over a period of two years (24 months), fellows will work on advanced research projects, gain field experience, and collaborate with global experts in archaeology, heritage science, and cultural sustainability.
Benefits
Facilities Provided during the Fellowship
Fellows will be provided with travel tickets; stipends; medical insurance and other facilities and support during their fellowship. Please check below for the entitlements for fellows in the 3 rotations.
Rotation 1
- A round-trip international ticket in economy class to enter and exit the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- A round-trip ticket in economy class to enter and exit the Region of AIUla.
- Accommodation, local transportation and food (7 days per week).
- Stipends to cover other living expenses in Saudi Arabia, in accordance with UN regulation and stipend rates for fellows and scholars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Medical Insurance provided by the Royal Commission for AIUla.
Rotation 2
- An international travel ticket in economy class to enter and exit the assigned duty station of UNESCO.
- Stipends to cover meals, accommodation, local transportation, and other living expenses, in accordance with UN regulations and stipend rates for fellows and scholars in the assigned duty station.
- Medical Insurance provided by the Royal Commission for AIUla.
Rotation 3
- An international travel ticket in economy class to enter and exit the assigned partner National Commission or entity.
- Stipends to cover meals, accommodation, local transportation, and other living expenses, in accordance with UN regulations and stipend rates for fellows and scholars in the assigned duty station.
- Medical Insurance provided by the Royal Commission for AIUla.
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Eligibility Criteria
Applicants should meet the following general requirements:
- Holding the nationality of one of the invited Member States and Associate Members (see Annex I)
- Be at least twenty-five (25) years old and under the age of forty (40) when applying.
- University degree (master’s degree or equivalent) in the field of 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 or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree.
- Language skills: Excellent knowledge of English (oral and written) is essential. Knowledge of another/other UNESCO official language(s) – Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish is preferable.
Application Process and Documents Required
Applications, with all the required documents should be submitted by email to alulafellowship@unesco.org no later than Midnight (Central European Time) by 22 September 2025.
Applicants who submit incomplete applications, or submit applications after the deadline, will not be considered.
Required Application Documents
1. A Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages).
2. Certified photocopies of your highest diploma or degree.
3. An Application Form (Annex 4) completed in English.
4. A motivation letter written in English (1 page maximum).
5. A proposal form (Annex 5) completed in English (maximum 3 pages, in PDF format).
6. A 2-minute video of self-introduction in English (in MP4 format, under 50 MB in size), in which candidates should briefly present themselves and address the following questions:
- What motivates you to apply for this Programme, and why do you think you are a strong candidate?
- What skills or added value would you bring to the Programme?
7. A copy of Passport with an expiry date later than 31 July 2026.
Please note: Documents in a language other than English must be attached with a notarized English translation and all submitted documents must be clear, authentic, and valid.
