Short Description
Within the framework of the strategic cooperation between UNESCO and the Royal Commission for AIUla (RCU) to protect, develop and promote AIUla in UNESCO’s fields of competence and to contribute to the achievement of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, UNESCO, and RCU will select and convene 10 fellows in the fields of Heritage Research, Conservation and Management for the second edition of the AlUla Fellowships Programme.
With the aim of improving the scientific knowledge in heritage research and conservation and enhancing World Heritage management capacity, including with regards to emergency preparedness and response, this programme offers learning opportunities to highly skilled heritage experts and professionals from the invited Member States, combining fieldwork in the region of AlUla, with on-the-job training about heritage-related programmes and activities within The contexts of International Organisation and national entities.
Eligibility
The second edition of the Programme will be open to nationals from 103 invited Member States and 8 Associate Members of UNESCO. Please refer to the list of invited Member States and Associate Members in Annex 1.
- Holding the nationality of one of the invited Member States and Associate Members.
- 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.
Submission Requirements
- A Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
- Certified photocopies of your highest diploma or degree.
- An Application Form (Annex 4) completed in English.
- A motivation letter written in English (1 page maximum).
- A proposal form (Annex 5) completed in English (maximum 3 pages, in PDF format), including the following mandatory information:
o Title of the proposal;
o Selection of the Fellowship profile ;
o Brief presentation of the candidate (maximum 1 page);
o Brief description of the proposal (1 page);
o Why the candidate’s proposal is innovative, and will be an added value for AlUla and UNESCO (1/2 page);
o Date and signature. - A 2-minute video of self-introduction in English1 (in MP4 format, under 50 MB in size), in which candidates should briefly present themselves and address the following questions:
o What motivates you to apply for this Programme, and why do you think you are a strong candidate?
o What skills or added value would you bring to the programme? - A copy of Passport with an expiry date later than 31 July 2026.
How to Apply
Applications, with all the required documents, should be submitted by email to alulafellowship@unesco.org
Program Benefits & Awards
1) 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 regulations and stipend rates for fellows and scholars in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
- Medical Insurance provided by the Royal Commission for AIUla.
2) 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.
3) 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.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Saudi Arabia
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 22 September 2025
Website Link: https://www.unesco.org/en/fellowships/alula
