Blue Peace Middle East Youth Fellowship Programme

The programme is fully funded, offering a unique blend of academic learning, cultural immersion, and practical engagement, focusing on transboundary water cooperation and the WEFE Nexus.

Expected Outcomes

• Gain comprehensive knowledge of transboundary water governance, international conventions, and practical tools for adopting the water-energy-food-ecosystems (WEFE) Nexus approach.
• Acquire practical experience in drafting and negotiating transboundary water agreements, while developing leadership and advocacy skills to influence policy discussions.
• Join the Blue Peace Middle East community as a Youth Ambassador, empowering you to drive action and spread the knowledge you’ve gained to make a positive impact in your country and the region.
• Get exposure to, and establish professional networks with regional and international experts, decision-makers, and institutions.

Eligibility Criteria

• Nationality
  • Must be a citizen of one of the Blue Peace ME countries (Iran, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Syria, and Türkiye).
• Age & Gender Diversity
  • Open to both males and females, with applicants up to and including the age of 30.
• Education & Experience
  • Open to early-career professionals, researchers and graduate students in fields like Political Science, International Relations, Water Governance, Law, Environmental Science, Engineering, Water-Energy-Food-Ecosystem Nexus, Economics, or any related field.
  • Experience in water-related projects, advocacy, or policy is a plus.
• Language Proficiency
  • Strong command of English is required, as all activities and discussions will be conducted in English, with the ability to clearly communicate and present ideas.
• Interest & Motivation
  • Must show a strong interest in transboundary water cooperation and the WEFE Nexus approach.
  • Previous engagement in regional or international discussions on sustainability or cooperation is an advantage.
• Leadership & Teamwork
  • Motivated and able to work effectively in diverse, cross-cultural teams.
  • Demonstrates leadership potential through achievements in education, work, or other activities.

For more information, visit Blue Peace Middle East.