June 2026
Vacancy Notice for the Position of Director of the Coordination Unit for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science within the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO
Vacancy Notice for the Position of Director of the Coordination Unit for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science within the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO Following correspondence from the Directorate of Cooperation and University Exchanges, I have the honor to forward to you, for distribution, the document outlining the required qualifications, training, and professional experience for the position of Director of the Coordination Unit for the United Nations Decade of Ocean Science within the Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission of UNESCO. It should be noted that the candidate must hold an advanced university degree in the social sciences, marine sciences, or a field related to the Commission’s program of activities, and demonstrate at least five (5) years of professional experience in the field of international organizations. Interested candidates are invited to apply online by July 8, 2026, via the UNESCO website, Careers section, at the following address: careers.unesco.org/go/All-Job-Positions/783502/ I would be grateful if you could ensure that this information is widely disseminated to those within your institutions who may be interested.
Call for Applications for the 2027 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Prize
Call for Applications for the 2027 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Prize Following correspondence from the Directorate of Cooperation and Academic Exchange, I am pleased to announce the launch of the call for applications for the 2027 L’Oréal-UNESCO For Women in Science International Prize. Each year, this program recognizes and supports promising women researchers at the doctoral and postdoctoral levels, helping them pursue their research both locally and internationally. Implemented since 1998 by L’Oréal subsidiaries worldwide, with the support of UNESCO field offices, this prize aims to promote and empower the next generation of women destined to shape the future of science. The 2027 edition will honor five (5) exceptional women researchers in the fields of physical sciences, mathematics, and computer science. Each laureate will receive a prize of €100,000 for her contribution in the aforementioned fields. Interested candidates must submit their applications by June 30, 2026, exclusively via the following platform: https://www.forwomeninscience.com/challenge/show/158 Further information about the prize and the nomination process is available at: https://www.unesco.org/en/loreal-unesco-national-regional-programmes?hub-917 I would be grateful if you could ensure that this call for nominations is widely disseminated to relevant individuals within your institutions.
Invitation to Participate in the 2026 International English Language Olympiad for Universities
Invitation to Participate in the 2026 International English Language Olympiad for Universities Following correspondence from the Directorate of University Cooperation and Exchange, I am pleased to inform you that the supervisory authorities have received an invitation from the Jordanian Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, addressed to all universities, to participate in the 2026 International English Language Olympiad for Universities. This Olympiad will be held in the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan from December 17th to 19th, 2026, under the theme: “Artificial Intelligence.” In this regard, it should be noted that participating teams are responsible for paying the Olympiad registration fees, as well as travel and accommodation expenses. The Olympiad administration will handle the arrangements for accommodation and transportation in coordination with the relevant authorities. For more information, please see the following: Registration link: https://elo.international/uni/elo-uni-registration Website: https://elo.international/uni Download registration guide: https://elo.international/uni/downloads Email: INFO@ELO.INTERNATIONAL Phone number: 00962799005044 Social media page: www.facebook.com/ELO.international Please note that the registration deadline is October 17, 2026. Therefore, we kindly request that you take the necessary steps to ensure the widespread dissemination of this announcement to higher education and research institutions, so that interested students can access it and benefit from this exceptional academic opportunity.
Two Scholarship Offers for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
Two Scholarship Offers for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Following correspondence from the Directorate of University Cooperation and Exchange, I am pleased to inform you that the Directorate has received two scholarship offers for the 2026-2027 academic year, as follows: First: A scholarship offer from the Mexican government This scholarship is for Master’s and Doctoral studies in all disciplines. Those interested in this program are invited to register online via the following link: https://sigca.sre.gob.mx/loginThe deadline for applications is June 22, 2026. Second: A scholarship offer from the Vietnamese Maritime Academy This scholarship is for Master’s studies in the following fields: Maritime Affairs, Global Economics, Logistics, Management and Economics, Information Technology, and Engineering. Therefore, those wishing to apply to this program are invited to submit their applications, as detailed in the attachments, to their home university. Applications must be submitted before June 25, 2026. To download the list of scholarship programs the necessary steps to ensure the wide dissemination of these offers to all your affiliated university and research institutions.
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