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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Scholarships for PhD Studies at the University of Nouakchott Al-Asriya for the 2026-2027 Academic Year
Scholarships for PhD Studies at the University of Nouakchott Al-Asriya for the 2026-2027 Academic Year Following correspondence from the Directorate of University Cooperation and Exchange, and within the framework of the Cooperation Agreement in Higher Education and Scientific Research concluded between the Government of the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Mauritania, I am pleased to inform you that scholarships have been allocated for Algerian students for the 2026-2027 academic year to pursue PhD studies at the University of Nouakchott Al-Asriya in the following disciplines: Biology, Chemistry, Geology, Mathematics, Computer Science, Physics, Law, Economics, Management Sciences, Geography, Arabic Literature, and History. In this regard, we kindly request that you take the necessary steps to select eligible students who are among the top-performing students in their cohort and currently enrolled in their second year of Master’s studies for the current academic year. Regarding the benefits offered by the university, students receive a monthly stipend that varies depending on their specialization and academic level, ranging from $30 to $50 per month. Transportation and accommodation services are available to Algerian students within the limits of the Mauritanian National Center for University Services’ resources. Please submit the files of selected students to the university administration before June 1, 2026, as the deadline. An electronic copy of the file must be included. The file should contain the following documents: Baccalaureate transcript; Copies of all university transcripts; Copy of Bachelor’s degree certificate (students from National Higher Schools are exempt from this requirement); Second-year Master’s certificate for the 2025-2026 academic year; Class ranking certificate; Doctoral dissertation proposal; Copy of the first page of the passport; Master’s degree certificate, which will be issued upon graduation. The candidates’ files must be compiled in PDF format for each institution, along with an Excel file (click here to download the file), into one compressed folder, and must be submitted exclusively by the institution.
Participation in the Online InfoDay Session on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) European Programme
Participation in the Online InfoDay Session on the Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) European Programme Following correspondence from the Deputy Director of University and Research Cooperation Programmes, and within the framework of promoting the Marie Skłodowska-Curie (MSCA) European Programme, dedicated to capacity building for researchers and research professors, particularly the postdoctoral fellowship program, I am pleased to inform you of an online InfoDay session scheduled for May 20, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., led by European experts. Please find attached the information sheet and the program for this session. To this end, I would be grateful if you would take the necessary steps to ensure the dissemination of this information and invite the scientific community to participate by registering via the following link: https://euconf-eu.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_areopx66SgijPgxthV7pLA
