The United Nations Institute for Disarmament Research (UNIDIR) invites applications for the 2025 Women in AI Fellowship. This transformative program is tailored to equip women diplomats with essential knowledge, skills, and networks to engage effectively in multilateral discussions on AI, international security, and disarmament.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping governance and international security. However, women remain underrepresented in key forums addressing these challenges. To promote gender inclusivity and impactful policymaking, the Women in AI Fellowship provides training in the technical, policy, legal, and gendered aspects of AI governance in the context of global peace and security.

The week-long training in Geneva is centered around three core pillars:

1. Education:

• Comprehensive introduction to AI technology, its strengths, limitations, and use in security applications.
• Overview of multilateral discussions on AI policy, governance, and gender-specific implications.
• Learning led by UNIDIR researchers and field experts.

2. Exploration:

• Interactions with stakeholders involved in AI design, deployment, and governance.
• Briefings on technical and academic AI applications.

3. Networking:

• Direct engagement with diplomats, private sector leaders, and civil society.
• Participation in UNIDIR’s Expert Network on the Governance of AI in the Military Domain.
• Exclusive receptions and virtual meetings with multi-sectoral experts.

• Application Deadline: Monday, 3 February 2025 (midnight, Geneva time).
• Announcement of Fellows: Monday, 17 February 2025.
• In-Person Training: Monday, 7 April to Friday, 11 April 2025, in Geneva.

The Fellowship is open to women diplomats who meet the following requirements:

• Junior to mid-career level.
• Representatives of UN Member States.
• Strong command of written and spoken English.
• Demonstrated interest in security, technology, and/or gender.

Candidates can apply directly or through their diplomatic representation. Applications must include:

• Copy of passport.
• Curriculum vitae (maximum two pages).
• Two recommendation letters (one from the applicant’s government or UN diplomatic representation).
• A one-page letter of interest outlining.
• Experience in areas covered by the Fellowship.
• Plans for applying the knowledge gained from the program.

Submit applications via email to sectec-unidir@un.org with the subject: “2025 UNIDIR Women in AI Fellowship Application.

• Up to 30 fellows will be selected.
• 10 full sponsorships are available, prioritizing participants from developing countries.
• Remaining participants will fund their participation independently or through sponsoring organizations.

This program is supported by UNIDIR’s core funders and key donors, including **Czechia, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Malta, the Netherlands, Norway, and the Republic

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