{"id":157256,"date":"2023-03-24T16:03:06","date_gmt":"2023-03-24T16:03:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/southafricaportal.com\/?p=157256"},"modified":"2023-03-24T16:03:06","modified_gmt":"2023-03-24T16:03:06","slug":"youth-for-biosecurity-fellowship","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/southafricaportal.com\/youth-for-biosecurity-fellowship\/","title":{"rendered":"Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship 2023 | How To Apply"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Youth for Biosecurity application form 2023 | How to apply.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Below, are the details on Youth for Biosecurity application form 2023, requirements, eligibility,\u00a0 qualifications needed, application guidelines, application deadline, how to apply, closing date, and other opportunities links for South Africans is published here on\u00a0<strong><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/southafricaportal.com\">Southafricaportal.com<\/a><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0as well as on the official website\/application portal.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Youth for Biosecurity Application Instructions 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The\u00a0<strong>Youth for Biosecurity application details<\/strong>\u00a0have been published here. All Eligible and Interested app<a href=\"https:\/\/southafricaportal.com\/\">l<\/a>icants may apply online for this opportunity before the application deadline-closing date.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>NOTE:<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Don\u2019t forget that the\u00a0<b>Youth for Biosecurity<\/b>\u00a0application is totally free of charge<\/li>\n<li>Don\u2019t send anyone money for this opportunity.<\/li>\n<li>Beware of Fraudsters!!!!<\/li>\n<li>Subscribe to our notification list with your email to receive the Latest Opportunities Updates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship Application Details 2023<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The global norm against biological weapons cannot be maintained without youth voices\u00a0 being included in the multilateral discussions taking place in the framework of the <strong>Biological Weapons Convention (BWC).<\/strong> Youth perspectives are key to creating innovative solutions and generating long-term engagement. There are particular benefits to including the perspectives of young people from developing countries, where most of the world\u2019s youth is concentrated.<\/p>\n<p>Organized by the\u00a0<strong>United Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs in Geneva<\/strong>\u00a0in partnership with key international actors empowering youth in science diplomacy and global biosecurity, the Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship provides a unique learning and networking experience into multilateral discussions taking place in the framework of the Biological Weapons Convention in Geneva.<\/p>\n<p>Launched in 2019 as a<strong>\u00a0Biosecurity Diplomacy Workshop, the Youth for Biosecurity Initiative<\/strong> is for the first time in 2023 providing the opportunity for 15 young scientists from the Global South to join an online interactive training programme prior to a field visit during the meeting of the BWC Working Group on the Strengthening of the Convention in Geneva.<\/p>\n<p>The Fellowship aims at allowing young biosecurity leaders from the Global South to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Learn &amp; lead<\/strong>\u00a0-&gt; deepen your expertise in biosecurity and disarmament to build leadership skills<\/li>\n<li><strong>Think &amp; act\u00a0<\/strong>-&gt; engage in discussions with senior experts and make your voice heard in the margins of multilateral disarmament meetings<\/li>\n<li><strong>Engage with community\u00a0<\/strong>-&gt; connect with young experts, join an international youth network, and enjoy a space for dialogue between young scientists and BWC practitioners including diplomats and experts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Eligibility Requirements<\/p>\n<p>To be eligible to apply, prospective fellows must:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Be under the age of 40<\/li>\n<li>Be citizens of a low- or middle-income BWC State Party (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.oecd.org\/dac\/financing-sustainable-development\/development-finance-standards\/DAC-List-of-ODA-Recipients-for-reporting-2022-23-flows.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Check if your country is on the list\u00a0 Development Assistance Committee List of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)<\/a><\/li>\n<li>\u00a0Have an advanced degree in the life sciences or a related discipline from a recognized university or institution. [Candidates with backgrounds in other fields such as social sciences can be exceptionally considered if they have a demonstrated interest in biosecurity, health security and\/or disarmament and non-proliferation]<\/li>\n<li>Have a strong command of written and spoken English<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The selection process will be guided by the need to ensure the highest quality of participants while maintaining a gender and regional balance.<\/p>\n<p>Program Overview<\/p>\n<p>The Fellowship runs over a 3-month period and requires a minimal time commitment to accommodate fellows\u2019 work or academic schedules. Activities include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An Online Biosecurity Diplomacy Workshop from 24 May to 28 June with approximately one session (two to three hours) per week<\/li>\n<li>An online briefing on the Working Group on the Strengthening of the Convention in July 2023<\/li>\n<li>A five-day field visit in Geneva from 7 to 11 August 2023 during the meetings of the BWC Working Group on the Strengthening of the Convention<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Benefits<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Fully funded visit to Geneva during the Meeting of the Working Group on the strengthening of the Convention<\/li>\n<li>One month of pre-Working Group online workshop in the lead up to the field visit<\/li>\n<li>Small group interactions with leading experts in disarmament and nonproliferation, biosecurity, biosafety, and health security<\/li>\n<li>Opportunities to meet, collaborate and network with fellow young scientists, diplomats, experts, civil society organizations and other international youth-driven networks<\/li>\n<li>Be part of a growing network of early-career professional in biosecurity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How to Apply<\/h3>\n<p><strong>1 \u2013 Once selected, we will get the ball rolling really quickly \u2013 make sure you know what you will be jumping into.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Take a look at the fellows\u2019 expected commitment, workshop and field visit dates prior to filling out your online application. The fellows are responsible for obtaining the relevant authorizations from their employer or universities.<\/p>\n<p><strong>2 \u2013 Complete your application form.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Make sure you have the following documents ready to attach to your application [in PDF format]:<\/p>\n<ol type=\"1\">\n<li>A brief curriculum vitae (1-3 pages)<\/li>\n<li>A recommendation letter from someone who can attest your qualifications*<\/li>\n<li>A copy of your passport [pdf, jpeg or png]<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Incomplete or improperly filled-out application forms will not be considered.<\/p>\n<p>*If you need more time to obtain a recommendation letter, you can submit your application without attaching one and send it later to\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:remi.bacouillard@un.org\">remi.bacouillard@un.org<\/a>\u00a0indicating \u201cY4B Fellowship\u201d and your name in the subject line. All candidates will need to provide a recommendation letter to be eligible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>3 \u2013 The Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship is a selective programme.<\/strong> The UN Office for Disarmament Affairs establishes a shortlist of candidates based on eligibility criteria, geographical and gender balance. An international jury then examines all shortlisted applications. Selection criteria are related to the demonstrated interest and experience in biosecurity, biosafety, youth advocacy, and\/or disarmament and non-proliferation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>4 \u2013 Candidates will be informed of the result by email about three weeks after the application\u2019s deadline.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The successful candidate will have one week to confirm interest and availability to join the Fellowship.<\/p>\n<p>For More Information:<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/disarmament\/youth4biosec-fellowship-2023\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.un.org\/disarmament\/youth4biosec-fellowship-2023\/\">Visit the Official Webpage of the Youth for Biosecurity Fellowship 2023<\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, if you have queries regarding the\u00a0<strong><b>Youth for Biosecurity Application 2023<\/b><\/strong><strong>,\u00a0<\/strong>Please kindly DROP A COMMENT below and we will respond to it as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><strong>SHARE THIS POST WITH OTHERS!<\/strong><\/p>\n<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><div class=\"aa-end\"><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Youth for Biosecurity application form 2023 | How to apply. &hellip; <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":154679,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","enabled":false},"version":2}},"categories":[13,8069],"tags":[131123],"class_list":["post-157256","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-opportunities","category-scholarships","tag-youth-for-biosecurity-fellowship"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v24.5 - 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