NIA CHARLESTOWN, NEVIS (September 30, 2026)- The following is an announcement from the Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration:
The Ministry of Human Resources in the Nevis Island Administration wishes to inform you of the Hamilton Shirley Amerasinghe Memorial Fellowship 2027on the Law of the Sea.
The Hamilton Shirley Amerasinghe (HAS) Memorial Fellowship 2027 offer a unique opportunity for fellows from the Office of Legal Affairs of the United Nations to undertake research and further study at one of the participating institutions for a minimum of three to six months and a further one to three months of internship with the United Nations Division for Ocean Affairs and the Law of the Sea, Office of Legal Affairs.
Eligible candidates must:
Have a degree in Law, Marine Sciences, Political Science, Ocean Management or technical training in Ocean Management, Administration of Ports or in related disciplines;
Be from a developing State
Have at least five years work-related experience;
Demonstrate an ability to undertake advanced academic research and studies and
Be between the ages of 25 and 40 years
Applicants must submit the following forms which can be accessed via the website link mentioned below:
Online Application Form
The Personal History and Proposed Research Study Programme Form
The Nomination Form
Further information pertaining to the fellowship inclusive of application process, requisite documents and financial support can be accessed via https://www.un.org/oceancapacity/HSA
The deadline for the submission of applications is Monday, 19th October, 2026.
For further assistance, please contact the following persons at the Ministry of Human Resources;
Ms. Hardai Beephat – Ext 5167
Ms. Corissa Griffin – Ext 5164
Mrs. Shelly Jones-Liburd – Ext 5166
Mrs. Shanola Murrey-Gill – Ext 5163
